Method

While eggs should be kept in the fridge to keep them fresh, when boiling eggs they should be at room temperature.

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Take them straight from the fridge and place them in a pot, then cover them with hot tap water and leave for ten minutes.

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Put the pot over medium/high heat and bring to the boil, then reduce heat until water is gently bubbling, but not boiling aggressively.

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Soft-boiled: Boil egg for 3 minutes. Remove with a spoon, place in an egg cup and slice off the top. The white will just be set and the yolk deliciously runny.

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Hard-boiled: Boil an egg for 9 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of cold water and cool slightly before peeling off the shell.

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​Serve boiled eggs with a sprinkle of seasoning and wholegrain toast soldiers.