Hello how may I help you? Hi. I need help with making an egg Okay I can do that. I want to know how to boil an egg properly You should boil the egg for 15 minutes. How big of a pot do I need? Just a medium size pot. How much water do I put in it? a liter of water will do. Should I boil the water before putting the egg in it? You should put them together. How many eggs can I cook at one time? 8 eggs. How long do I cook the egg if I want the yolk to be soft? 8 minutes. How long do I cook the eggs if I want the yolks to be completely solid? 20 minutes. Should I run cold water on the eggs to cool them after cooking them? yes. Okay, I think I know how to properly boil eggs. Glad to help.