BHA & BHT Free Soft-Boiled Eggs
Soft-boiled eggs are one of those simple pleasures that feel a little luxurious every single time — that glossy, jammy yolk surrounded by a perfectly set white is genuinely hard to beat. For anyone avoiding BHA and BHT, eggs are a naturally clean protein, but processed or pre-cooked versions can sometimes sneak in preservatives you didn't ask for. Making them from scratch at home means you know exactly what's in the pot: just eggs, salt, and water. The technique here is precise and reliable — a full rolling boil, a strict seven-minute cook time, and an immediate ice bath that stops the cooking right at that sweet jammy center. Peeling under cold running water starting from the wider end keeps the whites intact and makes the whole process feel almost effortless. Serve them halved over a grain bowl, alongside toast, or simply with a pinch of flaky salt — they're endlessly versatile and completely free of anything you're trying to avoid.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ice, for the ice bath
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to submerge the eggs by at least 1 inch and add the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Fill a large bowl with cold water and a generous amount of ice and set it near the stove.
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