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.
1 If you like your eggs medium-boiled, remove them from the water in 5-7 minutes. 2  The yolks should be semi-soft in the very center and the whites should be very firm. 3  If you like your eggs hard-boiled, leave the eggs in the hot water for up to 10-15 minutes.4  The yolks should be firm all the way through. Stirring the eggs a couple of times while the water is coming to a boil helps center the yolk and ensure even cooking. 2  When you boil the eggs make sure the water is at boiling point. 3  Cook the egg for 12 minutes for a large, 15 minutes for an extra large.