First, Place the raw egg in a saucepan. Then Run cold water in to the saucepa nuntil the water is 1 inch above the egg.Next Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to
boil. Reduce the heat to low.
After Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Finally Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly.