Here's a step-by-step guide on how to boil eggs to perfection: 1. Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan or pot. 2. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about an inch. 3. Place the pot on the stovetop and turn the heat to high.. 4. Bring the water to a boil. You'll know it's boiling when you see big bubbles rising to the surface. t to a simmer red time ggs (runny yolks) led eggs (slightly firmer yolks) -8-10 minutes duciled eggs (fully set yolks) 7. Remove the at and imme