Egg timer
Put your eggs in boiling water and press Start. The egg starts to wobble in the last seconds and cracks open when it's ready.
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Quick presets
Keyboard: Space = start/pause · R = reset · F = full screen
Great for
- Soft-boiled eggs: about 6 minutes
- Medium eggs with a jammy yolk: about 8 minutes
- Hard-boiled eggs: about 10 minutes
How to use it
Pick a time with the quick buttons or type hours, minutes and seconds. Press Start (or the Space key). The alarm rings when the time is up – press Stop to silence it. Use full screen to show the timer on a projector or TV.
Questions & answers
How long should I boil an egg?
For a large egg added to boiling water: about 6 minutes for soft, 8 for medium and 10 for hard. Small eggs need about a minute less.
Should I start the timer when the water boils?
Yes, these times are for eggs lowered into water that is already boiling.
Can I use it for other cooking?
Of course – set any time, from pasta to rice.