Egg Timer
Seven minutes in boiling water for a jammy yolk, then three minutes in an ice bath. A sound cue tells you when to take the eggs out and when they are cool enough to peel.
2 intervals · 10 min · free, no signup
The intervals
- 1. Boil07:00
- 2. Ice bath03:00
How to use it
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice water.
- Lower the eggs in with a spoon and tap Start straight away.
- At the cue, move the eggs to the ice bath. The second cue means they are ready to peel.
- For a different yolk, edit the Boil step once the routine is saved: 6 minutes runny, 7 jammy, 8 to 9 soft-set, 10 to 11 hard.
Boiling times
These times are for large eggs straight from the fridge, lowered into water that is already boiling. Smaller eggs, room-temperature eggs or a pot that loses its boil when the eggs go in will all shift the result by a minute or so, so adjust after your first batch.
Why the ice bath?
Cold water stops the cooking, so the yolk stays the way you timed it, and the shell comes away more easily. Three minutes is enough to handle the eggs; leave them longer if you are peeling a big batch.
Questions
How long should I boil an egg?
For a large egg from the fridge in boiling water: about 6 minutes for a runny yolk, 7 for jammy, 8 to 9 for soft-set and 10 to 11 for hard-boiled.
Are soft-boiled eggs safe?
Runny and jammy yolks are not fully cooked, and food safety agencies such as the FDA recommend cooking eggs until the yolk and white are firm. If you like soft yolks, use pasteurized eggs, especially for young children, pregnant people, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Does it repeat when it ends?
No. This routine runs once and stops, so it will not start the eggs over.