To boil an egg, i would start by
-Place the raw egg in a saucepan.
-Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg.
-Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil.
-Reduce the heat to low.
-simmer for 2-3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard- boiled eggs.
- remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly.