Boiled Eggs Recipe

Time20m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Eggs
Take the large eggs out of the refrigerator and allow them to reach room temperature for about 10-15 minutes. This helps to prevent cracking during boiling.

2
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, add 4 cups of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
3
Add the Eggs
Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs into the pot using a slotted spoon or tongs to avoid cracking them.
4
Cooking Time
Allow the eggs to boil for 9-12 minutes depending on your desired doneness. For soft-boiled eggs, cook for 6-8 minutes, for medium-boiled, cook for 9-10 minutes, and for hard-boiled, cook for 11-12 minutes.

5
Cool the Eggs
Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the eggs from the boiling water and place them in a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier.

6
Peel the Eggs
After cooling, gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell and peel under running water if desired.
7
Serve
Serve the boiled eggs as is, or sprinkle a pinch of salt on top for added flavor.