Hello how may I help you? How do I go about boiling an egg when boiling an egg it is important to remember all safe stovetop and egg handling procedures. Ok first put egg in pot of water completely covered by the water Ok put egg on stove and bring water to a boil Uh huh when water begins to boil, turn off heat completely, cover pot, and let stand for 12 minutes Got it after 12 minutes remove egg from water (carefull very hot) and place egg in ice bath to stop cooking process Sounds good when egg is completely cool, either place in refrigerator, or peel and eat. Ok thanks for the info i have told at least five people how to boil eggs today. Good method it works well i'm happy that you are happy Have a goid day i will if you will Bye bye