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How to Boil Eggs
This method for making hard-boiled eggs or soft-boiled eggs will get you perfect results every time, and it's really easy! Adding the eggs to boiling water also makes them easy to peel.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Fill a large saucepan with enough water that it will be about 1" above the surface of the eggs. With the lid off, bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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2
Gently lower cold eggs into the boiling water (a spider strainer or slotted spoon is helpful), taking care not to crack them.
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3
Reduce the heat to keep the water at a gentle boil - not aggressively boiling, which can cause cracks. As soon as the eggs are in the water, set a timer for your desired doneness (ranging from ⏱️ 6 minutes for a runny yolk up to ⏱️ 12 minutes for a firm hard-boiled egg; see notes below).
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4
Prepare your ice water bath, and as soon as the timer is done, transfer the eggs to an ice bath right away and let them sit for ⏱️ 10 minutes before peeling or storing*.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
63 kcal
fat Content
4 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
0.2 g
sodium Content
71 mg
protein Content
6 g
trans Fat Content
0.02 g
cholesterol Content
164 mg
carbohydrate Content
0.3 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
3 g
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