Large eggs from the fridge into gently boiling water. Start timing at once. Cool in cold water.
- 6 minutes — Set white, runny yolk.
- 7 minutes — Jammy yolk, soft in the centre.
- 8 minutes — Yolk almost set, still moist.
- 10 minutes — Firm yolk, still creamy.
- 12 minutes — Hard yolk, pale and crumbly.
Times vary with egg size. Soft or runny yolks are often not advised for young children, pregnant women, older people or anyone with a weak immune system. Text and pictures were made with AI.



