How to Boil Eggs

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Learn the best method for how to boil eggs to get the perfect hard boiled egg every time. We're here to give you all the tips and tricks!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: How to Boil Eggs

Servings:

Place eggs in the bottom of a saucepan. Be sure not to crowd the eggs in the pan. They should fit comfortably.
Fill the pan with cold water, enough to cover the eggs with 1-inch of water.
Bring the water to a rapid boil on the stovetop over high heat.
Once the water comes to a boil, cover the pan with a lid and remove the pan from the heat. Do not lift the lid. Set a timer for the level of doneness on your yolk you want to acheive, from 4 minutes for a deep orange center, to 12 minutes for fully done with light yellow yolks.
Fill a large bowl with ice and water.
When the eggs reach the desired cooking time, use tongs to remove the eggs from the hot water and immerse gently into the prepared ice water to cool completely, about 10 minutes.

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