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How To Cook Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

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How To Cook Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

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In brief

You’ll master consistently perfect hard-boiled eggs—firm, easy to peel, and ready for salads, snacks, or recipes. The trick is timing (12–16 minutes) and an ice bath to stop cooking instantly. Great for meal prep or quick bites.

Questions & answers

How do I adjust for softer or firmer yolks?

Use 4–6 minutes for soft-boiled, 8–10 for medium, or 12–16 for hard-boiled.

Can I use fewer eggs?

Yes, scale down the water and ice bath proportionally.

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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS
6 eggs
Water, to cover
Ice, for ice bath

PREPARATION
Place eggs in a pot. Cover with cold water until the eggs are covered by about 1 inch of water.
Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once boiling, take off the heat.
Cover and cook for 4-16 minutes, depending on preference (4-6 minutes for soft-boiled, 8-10 minutes for medium-boiled, 12-16 minutes for hard-boiled). In the meantime, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water, creating an ice bath.
Once eggs reach desired cook-time, immediately remove the eggs from pot and place in the ice bath. Allow eggs to cool for 10-15 minutes.
To peel, lightly tap the eggs on a flat surface, then gently roll back and forth (taking extra care with soft-boiled eggs).
Pull away the loosened shell and peel any remaining pieces.
Serve as is or incorporate into your favorite recipe that requires hard-boiled eggs.
Enjoy!



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  • How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs | Allrecipes allrecipes.com

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