When is a baby officially considered premature? Q: When is a baby officially considered premature? A: Although pregnancy is generally 40 weeks long, babies born at 37 weeks are considered full-term (at that point, they're developed enough that they shouldn't have any age-related health issues).
If serving eggs cold, add 1 tray of ice cubes to a large bowl and fill with water. 2. Add 1 inch of water to a large pot. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover, and continue cooking, 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 12 minutes for hard-boiled. 3. Serve immediately if serving hot. If serving cold, immediately place eggs in a bowl of ice water and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling under cool running water.
Soft-boiled eggs are typically cooked by placing the eggs in a pan of boiling water and then simmering for approximately 3-4 minutes. Boiled eggs are typically boiled for 10-18 minutes, depending on the size of the egg.1  If you are using large eggs, cook the eggs for 4 minutes, for a runny yolk and 6 minutes for a medium-boiled egg, where the yolk is only slightly runny. 2  For medium sized eggs, reduce these cooking times by one minute.oft-boiled eggs are typically cooked by placing the eggs in a pan of boiling water and then simmering for approximately 3-4 minutes. Boiled eggs are typically boiled for 10-18 minutes, depending on the size of the egg.