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the perfect boiled egg

This has to be one of the easiest and quickest meals you can make. Using the timer on your stove takes away the guess work, and these simple steps will ensure you get a perfectly cooked egg every time.

2 eggs per person
Lightly buttered bread or toast to dip

1. Fill a saucepan with hot water, place on the element and heat until boiling.
2. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and lower the eggs in gently with a spoon.
3. Set the timer and cook until they're just the way you like them; 4-5 minutes for runny eggs, 6-7 minutes for soft eggs and 8-9 minutes for hard boiled eggs.

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