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🥚 Get Perfect Eggs Every Time: Everything About Eggs in 5 Awesome Charts
Eggs are a kitchen staple — delicious, versatile, affordable, and packed with protein. But as simple as they seem, cooking eggs perfectly is part science, part art. Whether you like them scrambled, boiled, poached, or fried, nailing the texture, timing, and temperature can take your breakfast (or lunch or dinner) from meh to masterpiece.
🟡 Chart 1: Boiled Egg Timing — From Soft to Hard
| Time in Boiling Water | Yolk Texture | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 4 minutes | Very runny | Soft-boiled, spoonable |
| 6 minutes | Jammy | Perfect ramen-style eggs |
| 8 minutes | Soft but set | Great for salads |
| 10 minutes | Mostly firm | Still creamy inside |
| 12 minutes | Fully cooked | Classic hard-boiled |
| 14+ minutes | Overcooked | Chalky yolk, rubbery white |
Pro Tip: Start eggs in boiling water and transfer to an ice bath right after cooking to stop the process and make peeling easier.
🍳 Chart 2: The Perfect Fried Egg — Which Style Is Yours?
| Style | Cooking Method | Yolk | White |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Side | Cooked on one side, no flip | Runny | Set |
| Over Easy | Lightly flipped, short second side cook | Runny | Slightly soft |
| Over Medium | Flipped, cooked slightly longer | Jammy | Firm |
| Over Hard | Flipped, cooked until yolk is firm | Fully firm | Firm |
Hack: Use a lid while cooking sunny side up to steam the top without flipping.
🥄 Chart 3: Egg Substitutes for Baking (When You’re Out!)
| 1 Egg Can Be Replaced With: | Best For |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce | Muffins, cakes |
| 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water | Brownies, cookies |
| 1/4 cup mashed banana | Dense baked goods |
| 1/4 cup plain yogurt | Moist quick breads |
| Commercial egg replacer (e.g., Ener-G) | Vegan recipes |
These subs work great for binding and moisture, but may not fluff like eggs in things like meringues or soufflés.
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