Boiled eggs

Boiled eggs are nutritious, delicious and an economical way to get some quick protein at breakfast. People often joke about not even being able to boil an egg but it's easy if you follow a few simple rules. Use the best eggs you can get. Organic or free range and fresh!

Ingredients

  • Eggs

  • enough water

    to cover them

Allergy Advice

Contains Eggs

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in cold water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to the boil and time from when the water starts to boil. 3 minutes for a soft boiled egg or 5 minutes for a hard boiled egg.
  3. For hard boiled eggs run them under cold water and peel.

Notes

Tip
Make sure that you have enough water to cover the eggs.
Tip
Organic free range eggs are the best if you are eating them like this.
Tip
Serve them with buttery toast soldiers for dipping and some freshly cracked pepper and salt.

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