How long does it take to boil eggs?
How long does it take to boil eggs? Simply fill a pot with 1–2 inches of water, then insert a steamer basket and heat the water until it boils. Carefully place your eggs in the basket, cover the pot, and steam them for 5–6 minutes for a soft-boiled egg and about 12 minutes for a hard-boiled one. How do you know when boiled eggs are done? Rule #1: Don't just throw cold eggs into boiling water! This allows for a gradual, even cook that equals the perfect hard-boiled egg. You'll know that your egg is perfectly cooked if it has...