Equipment Needed

• pot
• water
• slotted spoon
• ice bath bowl

Ingredients

• eggs
• water
• salt
• ice

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place eggs in a single layer in pot
2. Cover with cold water (about 1 inch above eggs)
3. Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat
4. Once boiling, remove from heat and cover pot
5. Let sit in hot water for desired time:
6. Soft boiled (runny yolk): 4-6 minutes
7. Medium boiled (jammy yolk): 7-9 minutes
8. Hard boiled (fully cooked): 10-13 minutes
9. Transfer eggs to ice bath immediately
10. Let cool for 5 minutes
11. Gently tap shell and roll to crack
12. Peel under cool running water
13. Pat dry with paper towel

Professional Tips

• Start with cold water for easier peeling
• Ice bath stops cooking immediately
• Timer is critical - 1 minute changes texture dramatically
• Older eggs peel easier than super-fresh
• Tap the flat end first - that's where the air pocket is
• Peel under water for easier removal

What to Make

• breakfast
• salads
• snacks
• meal prep
• deviled eggs