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Eggs are a rich source of protein and vitamins and are generally healthy to eat, unless you have a high cholesterol level.
You can eat eggs raw, boiled or cooked in a pan as scrambled eggs or an omelet. Boiling eggs is one of the easiest ways to prepare them; this eHow will provide instructions on how to boil an egg in six simple steps.

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1

Place the raw egg in a saucepan.

2

Run cold water into the saucepan until the water is 1 inch above the egg. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

3

Place the saucepan on a stove and cook over medium heat until the water begins to boil.


4

Reduce the heat to low.

5

Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 10 to 15 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]


6

Remove the egg with a spoon or ladle and let it cool slowly, or run cold water over it to cool it more quickly. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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If you dont know how to turn the stove on:


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