Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

Time25m

Serves3

Perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs with a creamy yolk and tender whites, ideal for snacking or adding to salads.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Eggs
Place the eggs in a single layer in a pot. Add enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
2
Add Salt
Add salt to the water, which helps to prevent the eggs from cracking and makes them easier to peel.
3
Boil the Water
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
4
Cover and Remove from Heat
Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and remove it from heat. Let it sit for 9-12 minutes depending on the desired doneness.
5
Prepare Ice Bath
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and cold water.
6
Transfer to Ice Bath
After the cooking time is complete, carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon.
7
Cool the Eggs
Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes to cool and stop the cooking process.
8
Peel and Serve
Once cooled, peel the eggs and serve as desired.