How Long to Cook Eggs for Hard and Medium Boil?
Boiling eggs is simple, but timing is key. If you want a hard-boiled egg, aim for about 9 to 12 minutes of cooking time. Start by placing your eggs in pot and covering them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat slightly. Set a timer for 9 to 12 minutes based on how firm you like the yolk. For a firmer yolk, go for 12 minutes.
For a medium-boiled egg, cook for about 6 to 8 minutes. Again, begin with cold water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and time it. At the 6-minute mark, you'll have a creamy yolk. At 8 minutes, the yolk will be less runny but still a bit soft.
Why do eggs look different inside? The cooking time affects the proteins in the egg. Shorter cooking times leave more moisture in the yolk, making it creamier. Longer cooking causes the proteins to firm up, creating a dry and crumbly yolk. The next time you crack open an egg, pay attention to the texture. It all depends on how you boiled it. Happy boiling!
