how long do you boil and egg for soft boiled
Preparation. 1  Carefully arrange pasteurized eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, then add enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch. 2  Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. 3  Now remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand about 4 minutes for soft boiled eggs, which will be quite runny.