How To Boil Eggs

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Put six large eggs in a medium size saucepan and add enough water until they are covered by about one inch of water.

2. 2

   Boil the eggs using methods one, two, three, or four listed below.

3. 3

   Once cooked (for all methods), immediately remove the eggs from the hot water with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of cold water and ice cubes.

4. 4

   Allow the eggs to cool for 5 minutes, crack the shells and peel them under cold running water.

5. 5

   Store the hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week.

6. 6

   --- Method One: Boil Only ---

7. 7

   Bring the water to a full boil. Then, set the timer and boil the eggs for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   --- Method Two: Boil Half - Rest Half ---

9. 9

   Bring the water to a full boil. Then set the timer and boil the eggs for 5 minutes. Cover the pot, remove from heat, and place on a trivet. Allow the eggs to finish cooking in the hot water for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    --- Method Three: Rest On Stovetop ---

11. 11

    Bring the water to a full boil. Cover the pot, turn off the heat but leave the pot on the hot burner. Allow the eggs to cook on the stovetop for 10 minutes. This method works best if you have an electric stovetop.

12. 12

    --- Method Four: Rest Off Stovetop ---

13. 13

    Bring the water to a full boil. Cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Place the pot on a trivet and allow the eggs to cook in the hot water for 12 minutes.