How to boil eggs – how long to boil eggs

  1. Place eggs in a pot.
  2. Cover with water: Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch or so.

Soft-boiled: 3-4 minutes
Medium-boiled: 6-7 minutes
Hard-boiled: 9-12 minutes.

  1. Run cold water over the eggs for a few minutes to cool them down.
  2. Peel the eggs and enjoy!