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Hard Boil Eggs

Perfectly cooked eggs with creamy yolks, versatile for various dishes and snacks.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 77

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 large eggs
  • Water enough to cover the eggs by about an inch
  • Ice for the ice bath

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • Ice bath (bowl filled with ice and water)
  • Timer

Method
 

  1. Start by placing the eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan.
  2. Pour in enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  3. Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  4. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and remove it from the heat.
  5. Set your timer for 10-12 minutes.
  6. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
  7. When the timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the ice bath.
  8. After about 5 minutes in the ice bath, peel the eggs under running water.

Notes

Enjoy them as is or use them in your favorite recipes!