A simple guide on how to boil eggs, with tips for achieving the desired doneness. This recipe provides a step-by-step method for boiling eggs to perfection, whether soft or hard boiled, with techniques for making peeling easier.
1: Place your eggs in a pot and fully submerge them in water, making sure they are covered by about 1 inch.
2: Cover the pot with a lid, then over high heat, bring the water to a rolling boil.
3: Once boiling, pull the eggs off the hot burner. Set a timer and allow the eggs to simmer in the hot water for up to 12 minutes.
4: The less time the eggs simmer, the softer the yolk will be (soft boiled). The longer they are in the hot water, the firmer the yolk will be (hard boiled).
5: Simmering for 4-8 minutes will give you a soft boiled egg, and 8-12 minutes will yield a hard boiled egg.
6: Once cooked to your desired doneness, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 15 minutes.
7: Peel your eggs and serve.
