How to Make Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs (5-Minute Eggs)

There is something magical about a perfectly soft-boiled egg. The whites are tender, the yolk is rich and creamy, and the flavor is simple, comforting, and satisfying. Soft-boiled eggs are one of the easiest ways to enjoy high-quality protein in minutes, whether for breakfast, a quick snack, or added to salads, toast, or grain bowls.

This simple method gives you consistently jammy, silky yolks with no guesswork. If you have struggled with timing or overcooked eggs in the past, this foolproof technique will give you perfect results every time.

Flavor Profile

• Delicate and comforting
• Creamy, rich yolk
• Mild and buttery flavor
• Silky texture with tender whites
• Perfect balance of simplicity and richness

Simple food. Perfect technique. Beautiful results.

How to Make Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

🍽 Servings
✔ As many eggs as desired
(1 egg per serving recommended)

✅ Ingredients

✔ Eggs (as many as you want)
✔ Water
✔ Salt, to taste
✔ Black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bring the water to a boil

Fill a pot with enough water to fully cover the eggs. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

2️⃣ Add the eggs

Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon to prevent cracking.

3️⃣ Cook

Boil the eggs for 5 minutes for tender whites and creamy, jammy yolks.

4️⃣ Stop the cooking

Remove the eggs immediately and transfer them to a bowl of cold water. Let them sit for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.

5️⃣ Peel and serve

Gently crack and peel the eggs. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy.

🥗 Nutritional Breakdown (per 1 large egg)

Calories: 70 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
Net Carbs: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 185 mg
Sodium: 70 mg (without added salt)
Vitamin B12: ~20% DV
Vitamin D: ~6% DV
Choline: ~30% DV

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