how do i cook the perfect soft boiled egg?

[astolatman]

can anyone tell me how to get the best soft boiled egg so that it is perfect for dipping my soldiers

 

[Dolly Blue]

Either put it in a pan of cold water with a little vinegar (the vinegar seals the shell if it cracks) bring to the boil and then simmer for 90 seconds or pop it in a pan of boiling water (add vinegar to it) and gently boil for 3 minutes...hope it is just right !!!

 

[littlechef]

Boil the egg for 4 minutes flat. no more no less.

 

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Place carefully and slowly in boiling water.
Boil for not a second over 4 minutes.

 

[fat jim]

put the egg in cold water then put it on the stove when the water starts to boil time 3Min's then the white is just solid enough and the yolk is gorgeous

 

[bigbossmamma]

I like 3 and a half minutes.