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Hard Boiled Eggs

Simple method for reliably cooked hard boiled eggs with firm whites and set yolks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs no cracks
  • water enough to cover eggs by about 1 inch

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Lid
  • Slotted Spoon
  • bowl (for ice water)

Method
 

  1. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan in a single layer and add cold water to cover them by about 1 inch.
  2. Set the pan over medium heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  3. As soon as the water reaches a boil, remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, and let sit undisturbed for 20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, transfer the eggs to cold running water or an ice bath to cool and stop the cooking.
  5. When cool, peel the eggs and serve or use as desired.

Notes

  • Use eggs that are at least a few days old for easier peeling.
  • Start with cold water to prevent cracking.
  • Cooling rapidly makes peeling simpler.