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.
Preparation. 1  Carefully arrange pasteurized eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, then add enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch. 2  Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. 3  Now remove the pan from the heat, cover, and let stand about 4 minutes for soft boiled eggs, which will be quite runny. If you prefer a firmer, yet still slightly runny yolk, let it stand 8 to 9 minutes, and for a hard-cooked egg leave it in the water 15 minutes.