How to perfectly boil an egg

Today I thought that I would share some easy and simple tips with you all that will help you in the kitchen. Cooking that perfect eggs is the first and others will follow throughout today. I hope that they all find a place in your handy hints and tips folders. How to perfectly boil an egg  From time to time there comes the need for us to do simple tasks such as boiling an egg. Depending on the purpose that we have for that said egg, determines just how soft or hard we require the yolks to be. Here is a very simple pictorial guide to help you boil your eggs to perfection. Bring a pan of water to boiling point with either 1 teaspoon of salt or 1 tablespoon of vinegar to help prevent the eggs from cracking. Lower your eggs gently into the boiling water one at a time with a spoon. Boil for the prescribed time. Remove from the water. If you are needing your eggs for a salad or to make an egg salad filling for sandwiches or a dip, then cover with cold water before shelling. If your eggs are required hot then place them on a tea towel in your hands to prevent you from burning yourself on the hot eggs.