How to make the perfect boiled egg: you’ll need two pans and half an hour
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By The Telegraph
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How to make the perfect boiled egg: you’ll need two pans and half an hour
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Switching the egg between boiling and warm water every couple of minutes leads to a perfectly cooked white and a creamy yolk, say scientists