Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs (Printable)

Tips for cooking hard-boiled eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks, ideal for various uses.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 6 large eggs

→ Water & Seasoning

02 - Cold water, enough to cover eggs by 1 inch
03 - 1 teaspoon salt (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Add cold water to cover eggs by at least 1 inch.
02 - Optionally, add 1 teaspoon salt to water to help prevent cracking and ease peeling.
03 - Set the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
04 - Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and immediately remove it from heat.
05 - Let eggs sit, covered, for 10 minutes for slightly creamy yolks or 12 minutes for fully set yolks.
06 - While eggs rest, prepare a large bowl filled with ice water.
07 - Transfer eggs with a slotted spoon to the ice water bath and cool for at least 5 minutes.
08 - Gently crack and peel eggs under running cold water for easiest shell removal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Perfectly cooked eggs every time
02 -
  • Use eggs that are 7–10 days old for easier peeling
  • Adding a splash of vinegar can help if your eggs crack
03 -
  • Cool eggs immediately to stop cooking and make peeling easier
  • Store peeled eggs in water to keep them fresh longer
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