Basics
Soft, jammy or hard: timings that work every time.
Bring a pan of water to a gentle boil.
Lower in the eggs with a spoon.
Cook 6 minutes for soft, 8 for jammy, 11 for hard.
Move to cold water for 2 minutes, then peel.
NIKO tip
Very fresh eggs can be harder to peel; a 1-week-old egg peels easiest.