Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe

Time20m

Serves3

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Eggs
Take 6 large eggs and place them in a single layer in a saucepan.
2
Add Water
Fill the saucepan with cold water, ensuring the eggs are covered by at least an inch of water.

3
Boil the Water
Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil.
4
Simmer the Eggs
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, cover the saucepan with a lid and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on how well-cooked you want the yolks to be (9 minutes for soft-boiled and 12 minutes for hard-boiled).

5
Ice Bath
Prepare a bowl of ice water while the eggs are cooking. After the cooking time is up, carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.

6
Peel the Eggs
Once cooled, gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel the shell off under running water for easier removal.

7
Season and Serve
Sprinkle the peeled eggs with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. Optionally, serve with mayonnaise for dipping.