How to Boil an Egg

by eHow staff

Just in case your mother never explained this to you, here are the simple steps involved in boiling an egg.

Steps:

1.

Place the egg in a saucepan.

2.

Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg.

3.

Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil.

4.

Reduce the heat to low.

5.

Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs, or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.

6.

Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly.