Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs (Printable Version)

Learn to achieve tender whites and creamy yolks through simple boiling techniques.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Water & Seasoning

02 - Cold water, enough to cover eggs by 1 inch
03 - 1 teaspoon salt (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan and cover them with cold water by at least 1 inch.
02 - Optionally add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water to reduce cracking and ease peeling.
03 - Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat until the water reaches a rolling boil.
04 - Cover the saucepan with a lid immediately and remove it from the heat source.
05 - Allow eggs to rest in the covered water for 10 to 12 minutes depending on desired yolk consistency (10 for slightly creamy, 12 for fully set).
06 - While eggs cook, fill a large bowl with ice water for cooling.
07 - Transfer eggs to the ice water using a slotted spoon and chill for at least 5 minutes to halt cooking.
08 - Gently crack shells and peel the eggs under cold running water to facilitate easier removal of the shell.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick preparation
  • Perfectly cooked eggs every time
02 -
  • For easier peeling use eggs that are 710 days old rather than very fresh eggs
  • Add a splash of vinegar to the water if you suspect your eggs might crack
03 -
  • Use eggs a few days old for easier peeling
  • Cool eggs in ice water to stop cooking process immediately
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