Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

Time20m

Serves6

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, fill with 1 quart of water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add Eggs
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the 6 eggs to the pot using a slotted spoon to avoid cracking.
3
Cook the Eggs
Allow the eggs to cook in boiling water for 9 to 12 minutes depending on how firm you like the yolk (9 minutes for slightly soft yolks, 12 minutes for fully hard-boiled).

4
Prepare Ice Bath
While the eggs are cooking, fill a bowl with ice and cold water to create an ice bath.
5
Transfer Eggs
Once the eggs have finished cooking, use the slotted spoon to transfer them immediately into the ice bath. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.

6
Crack the Shell
Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell.
7
Peel the Eggs
Start peeling from the wider end, where there is usually an air pocket, to make it easier.