Go Back
+ servings
Soft Boiled Eggs
Print Recipe Add to Collection
5 from 3 votes

Soft Boiled Eggs

When they're done right, this simple breakfast/brunch meal can be quite elegant when served in egg cups! This is a great way to enjoy eggs in the morning.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Passive Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Servings: 2 boiled eggs
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: International
Keyword Dairy Free, Elegant Cuisine, Gluten Free, Healthy, Holidays & Events, How To, Low Sodium, Quick & Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 large organic free range eggs, room temperature
  • 8 cups water
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)

Directions

  • Using a slotted spoon, gently place 2 room-temperature eggs in a 4-quart saucepan filled with 2 quarts of boiling water.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for exactly 5 minutes.
  • Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer them to an ice water bath. Let the eggs sit for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to stop the cooking process, making it easier to remove the shells.
  • Remove the eggs from the ice water, wipe with paper towel and transfer to egg cups.
  • Cut off the narrow end with an egg cracker/topper or slice off with a knife. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Kitchen Tools: The Rösle Stainless Steel Egg Topper and the Egg Serving Cups Set of 4 can be purchased in the "SHOP" section of Club Foody.