protein
Eggs
Large eggs
Quick Answer
Eggs: soft boil for 6–7 min (Rolling boil → ice bath).
Cooking Methods
Rolling boil → ice bath6–7 min
✎ Runny, jammy yolk.
Rolling boil → ice bath10–12 min
✎ Set yolk. Ice bath 5 min.
Medium-Low3–5 min
Medium2–3 min
Burner Guide: Medium-low is the secret to creamy scrambles — high heat makes them rubbery. Stir constantly with a spatula, pushing curds from the edges to the center. Pull the pan OFF the heat when they're still slightly wet — carryover finishes them on the plate.
✎ Pull off heat early — carryover finishes them.
Medium2–3 min
Medium-Low3–4 min
Burner Guide: Medium gives crispy edges without burning the butter. For over-easy, tilt the pan and spoon hot butter over the whites until set. Medium-low is more forgiving — slower but less chance of a rubbery bottom or burnt edges.
✎ Butter or oil. Baste whites for over-easy.