How long do you need to boil an egg Posted On December 4, 2021 First boil the waterPut the egg (refrigerated) in the water7 minutes for soft, 8 minutes for hardCool the eggs with cold waterEnjoy! Judiths method 7m23s result Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.