Soft Boiled Eggs

MethodTempTimeNotes
Stovetop (boiling-water start)Gently boiling / simmering water6–7 minLower cold eggs gently into the boiling water with a spoon to reduce cracking, then ice-bath 2–3 min to halt cooking.

Doneness changes fast in this window, so use a timer rather than guesswork for consistent results.

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