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cW Recipes: Go-to Soft Boiled Eggs
SOFT BOILED EGGS
These straightforward but hearty recipes are a simple, quick way to keep your stomach happy and healthy while on the go.

Serves 1

Recipe ingredients

ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • Flaky sea salt to top (preferably Maldon)
directions

Directions

    1. Fill a saucepan with 1/2 inch of water over high heat. Cover and bring to a boil.
    2. Place 2 eggs into the saucepan. Cover and reduce heat to medium.
    3. Set a timer for 6 1/2 minutes, then remove eggs from heat.
    4. Discard the hot water and fill the saucepan with cold water and ice. Let sit for 2 minutes.
    5. Carefully peel the eggs. Cut open, and top with flaky sea salt.

NOTE: Make sure you place the eggs in the boiling water slowly to avoid cracking. For very runny yolks, wait for 6 minutes. For less runny yolks, wait for 7 minutes.

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