The Perfect Soft-Boiled Egg Recipe with St. Ewe Eggs

- Step 1Use eggs that are at room temperature, not straight from the fridge. This helps to prevent the shell from cracking and create the perfect soft boiled egg.

- Step 2Pop your egg into a pan of cold water that comes just to the top of the egg. Too little water and the egg will cook unevenly; too much and it will take too long to boil and the white will be rubbery. Avoid putting the eggs straight into boiling water because it can shock the shells and make them crack.

- Step 3As soon as the water is at a rolling boil over high heat, set your timer. We suggest a 3 minute cooking time for a medium soft boiled egg and 4 minutes for a large soft boiled egg. Allow an extra 30 seconds for ultra-fresh eggs. Never guess the timing.

- Step 4Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and away you go. The eggs should have firm whites and runny yolks, perfect for soldiers, or on hot buttered toast.

- Step 5If you like to eat two eggs in one sitting, don’t leave the second soft boiled egg in the water while you eat the first – it will carry on cooking and go hard. You could pop them into an ice bath to stop them from cooking any further.