Boiled Eggs (2) Recipe

Time20m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized saucepan, add 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Place the saucepan on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
2
Add Eggs
Once the water is boiling, carefully lower the 2 large eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon to avoid cracking. Make sure the eggs are fully submerged.
3
Cook Eggs
Reduce the heat to medium-high and let the eggs boil for 9-12 minutes depending on your desired doneness: 9 minutes for soft-boiled and 12 minutes for hard-boiled.
4
Cool Eggs
After the cooking time is up, use the slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. Let them cool for about 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
5
Peel and Serve
Once cooled, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water to help remove the shell easily. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.