Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a full rolling boil. Place one of your eggs on a spoon and gently lower it into the boiling water (carefully to avoid cracking the shell!). If you do crack the shell it will still be usable, you will just lose some of the egg white. Repeat with the other 3 eggs.

Step 2

Once all of the eggs are lowered into the water, set your timer for 7 minutes and 30 seconds.

Step 3

Meanwhile, fill a medium bowl halfway with water and add a handful of ice cubes.

Step 4

When your timer goes off, use your spoon to carefully remove the eggs from the water and place them directly into the ice bath. Set your timer for 3 minutes.

Step 5

After 3 minutes, crack the eggs at one of the ends and try to get under the membrane beneath the shell. Be patient and work your way around the white, being careful not to puncture it.

Step 6

Serve warm or cold with salt and pepper! They’re delicious on toast, in salads and bowls, or on their own as a protein-packed snack.