
How Long to Soft Boil Eggs?
- 3 minutes for a small size egg
- 4 minutes for a medium size egg
- 5 minutes for a large size egg
The yolks of softly cooked eggs are liquid, while the whites are hard. Runny eggs are perfect for drizzling on toast soldiers or for putting on top of other dishes so that, when cut into, the yolk will mix with the other ingredients.