Ingredients:
• Eggs (as many as you’d like)
• Water
• Ice (optional, for an ice bath)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pot: Place your eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan. Add enough cold water to the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch.
2. Boil the Water: Place the pot on the stove over high heat. Let the water come to a rolling boil.
3. Cook the Eggs:
• For soft-boiled eggs: Once the water reaches a rolling boil, cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 4-6 minutes.
• For medium-boiled eggs: Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 7-9 minutes.
• For hard-boiled eggs: Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.
4. Cool the Eggs: While the eggs are cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water. When the cooking time is up, transfer the eggs to the ice water using a slotted spoon. Let them sit in the ice bath for about 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
5. Peel and Enjoy: Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel them. Enjoy your perfectly boiled eggs!