Egg yolks are one of the best sources of vitamin K2, a nutrient your body needs to build strong bones. How can you cook them, and protect the K2 and other nutrients? My favorite way is soft boiled in 1/2 inch of water: whites solid and yolks runny. When I tried this, the eggs turned out perfectly. They were also easy to prepare and cleanup, providing a nutritious food for breakfast. They go well with butter, another good source of vitamin K2.
Soft Boiled Eggs Recipe
Recipe Type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 2
Eggs are a great choice for breakfast, and soft boiling them protects vitamin K2 and other nutrients in the yolks.
Ingredients
- Equipment
- Pot
- Small ruler
- Timer
- Tongs
- Egg topper, optional
- Egg Spoons, optional
- Egg cups, optional
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- Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- Butter, optional
- Salt & pepper, optional
Instructions
- Pour ½ inch of water into a pot, using a ruler to measure the amount.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the eggs gently using tongs.
- Cover the pot, reduce to medium heat.
- Cook for 6 to 6 3/4 minutes depending on the size of the eggs.
- Take off the lid and place the pot under running water in the sink for 30 seconds.
- Use the topper to crack the eggs. The top of the egg may come off with the topper. If not, cut at the crack with a knife
- Place eggs into egg cups or scoop out of the shell into a bowl.
- Serve with butter, salt, and pepper as desired.
Serving size: 2 Calories: 146
Notes
Using the topper: place on the egg, pull the handle up and let it snap back down.. [br][br]Adapted from an America’s Test Kitchen recipe.
What is your experience making soft boiled eggs?