How long does a hard-boiled egg take? How can I prepare a soft egg? And how do you make the perfect egg? We have all the answers for you and a great tutorial.
You are looking for a big load of protein? You don't need to take a pre-packaged bar or powder. Nature provides everything you need: eggs.
At this point: A huge thank you to all the chickens in the world for this great superfood. :) With eggs you can not only bake delicious cakes and pies, but also prepare all kinds of breakfast dishes (omletes, fried eggs, yuumy).
But why complicate things when they can be simple? A normal boiled hard or soft egg for breakfast. A hard-boiled egg gives you the perfect protein boost on the go. A soft-boiled egg with whole wheat bread is the perfect breakfast.
It all sounds plausible, doesn't it? There's just one problem with the whole thing.
Egg boiling is often listed as the lowest difficulty level on many cooking sites. However, it's super easy to miscalculate the time it takes to make the perfect boiled egg. My suggestion: a bar on the egg showing how long it will take or a preview inside the egg. :)
You like these ideas? Sorry, I have to disappoint you. This will probably nix. We have thought of something else for you.
It is a great tragedy every time you open the egg and are full of hope for a perfectly soft egg. The yolk should be finely runny but not too runny. Most of the time your soft egg is either too runny or too firm. That can ruin your morning.
The consistency of the egg does not fit, but the whole hotplate is full of water splashes, which then burn in. Really annoying and totally unnecessary when you feel like a soft egg.
But do not worry - with this horror is now an end :) We have the ultimate guide for a perfect hard and soft egg.
This is how you create the perfect egg:
The technique
Step 1: Place your egg in a pot of cold water. Make sure that the egg is completely in the water. Tip for hard eggs: Add a little vinegar to the water, so you can remove the egg switches easier later.
Step 2: Place the pot on the stove and turn up the heat to full.
Step 3: When the water begins to boil, cover the pot. And place it on a stove top that is not turned on.
Step 4: Find the right timing for your hard or soft egg.
The timing
After three minutes: A liquid and soft egg
You'll get a soft-boiled egg, which is runny rather than soft-boiled, after three minutes. The egg white is soft and still slightly runny. The yolk is all runny. Quite a mess at the breakfast table :)
After four minutes: A soft egg for breakfast
The egg white is quite solid on the outside. The yolk is slightly firm on the outside, but still liquid on the inside. For many, this is the perfect breakfast egg.
After six minutes: A waxy egg
A soft egg perfect for salad or bread. The egg white is firm. The yolk is like pudding.
My Tip: Try cutting open this egg and put it on your salad. Tastes really very good!
After ten minutes: A hard egg that is creamy
The egg white and yolk are firm. However, the yolk is still slightly creamy. Ideal for on the go, because the egg does not taste too dry.
The 15 minute egg: A hard egg
This is the answer to your question: How long does a hard boiled egg take :) This egg is hard boiled through and through.
After boiling, put your egg in cold water - for about half a minute. Otherwise, the heat it has stored will make it harder.
The question of freshness of the ice cream
Well, as we all know, eggs are only delicious when they are fresh. If you're not sure if the eggs you've had in the fridge for a while are really still edible, you can find out with a simple test.
This is what you need for it:
- A glass bowl
- Cold water
- Your egg
Grab the bowl and fill it with cold water. Now put your egg in the bowl and watch what it does.
The egg is at the bottom of the bowl
100% fresh - yummy. :)
The egg stands out from the water on one side
This egg is about a week old. It is still fully edible.
The egg makes a headstand
This egg is a few weeks old. Best: consume immediately!
The egg floats
Hands off! You don't want to eat or smell that. Best immediately in the organic waste garbage can with it.
Our conclusion
Boiling eggs can be easy once you find the right technique. Boiling eggs in bubbling water for 4 minutes or even longer is a waste of energy. It's much easier with our technique for the perfect boiled egg.
Give it a try. Meal and good luck :)
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