Boiled Eggs Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients you will need: eggs, water, salt, and any optional seasonings.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Add Water
Pour 4 cups of water into the pot and place it on the stove over high heat.
- 4
Add Salt
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. This helps to prevent the eggs from cracking and makes them easier to peel.
- 5
Boil Water
Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- 6
Add Eggs
Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon to avoid cracking.
- 7
Set Timer
Once the eggs are in the water, set a timer for your desired doneness: 6 minutes for soft-boiled, 9-10 minutes for hard-boiled.
- 8
- 9
Transfer Eggs
When the timer goes off, use the slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the ice bath. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes.