While it comes to a boil, slice the bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices if not using presliced. Once the water is boiling, use a large spoon to carefully lower the eggs, one at a time, into the water.

According to Chef Serrano-Bahri, you need about 4-6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs ... to help with peeling is to lightly crack the egg on the side your bowl or with a spoon, so water can get ...

Some swear by boiling eggs for 12 minutes, while others insist on starting with cold water, bringing it to a boil, then turning off the heat and letting them sit. Karon Liu is a Toronto-based food ...

To soft boil egg: Fill a small sauce pan with a few inches of water. Bring to a boil. Place egg in water and cook for 5-7 minutes. Egg pictured was cooked for 7 minutes, until just barely set.