French-style soft boiled eggs on the shell

Soft boiled eggs on the shell are one of the most popular dishes in France. This is a step by step method to cook them just right.

Prep time: PT1M

Cook time: PT4M

Total time: PT5M

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just right, soft boiled eggs

Bring a small pan to a boil. The water level should be high enough to fully cover the eggs once in.
Take the eggs out of the fridge and using a large spoon, gently place them in the boiling water. Avoid any shock that could break them open.
Let them cook on medium heat for 4 minutes. Consult recipe story and notes for variables that can change the target cooking time.
Using the same large spoon, take the eggs out of the pan and place them in the egg cups.
Break the top part of the shell with a knife, hitting around the shell in circle, then poke through the egg and remove the shell cap.
Add hot sauce, or salt and/or pepper, and eat immediately.