Instructions

1. 1
   Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
2. 2
   Gently add the eggs, and boil for 4–6 minutes (4 minutes for runny yolk, 5 minutes for soft yolk).
3. 3
   Remove the eggs from the water.
4. 4
   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
5. 5
   Gently add the eggs, and boil for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Remove the saucepan from the heat, and allow eggs to stand in the hot water for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the eggs from the water.
8. 8
   Bring water to a rolling boil in a saucepan.
9. 9
   Gently add the eggs, then immediately remove the pan from heat and cover it.
10. 10
    Let the eggs sit for 8 minutes, then remove them.
11. 11
    Bring about 1 inch of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. You want just enough water to create steam but not evaporate completely.
12. 12
    Gently add the eggs, then cover with a lid.
13. 13
    Let boil/steam for 6–6½ minutes, depending on how runny you want the yolks.
14. 14
    Immediately remove pot from heat, and drain the hot water.