Boiled Egg

  1. Place the egg in a small pan and add enough cold water to completely cover it.
  2. Bring the water to the boil and turn the heat down to a simmer. Set the timer immediately: 3 minutes if you like really soft-boiled eggs, 4 minutes for a set white and a creamy yolk, or 5 minutes for a set white and firm yolk.
  3. When cooked, drain the hot water and put the pan with the egg under a cold running tap to stop the cooking process.
  4. Drain and serve with bread-and-butter or toasted soldiers for dipping.