Hard-boiled egg

Here’s a simple guide to making a perfect hard‑boiled egg: 🥚

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Ingredients

• Eggs (as many as you want)
• Water
• Ice (for an ice bath)

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Instructions

1. Place eggs in a pot
   Arrange eggs in a single layer in a saucepan.
2. Add water
   Fill the pot with cold water so the eggs are covered by about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water.
3. Boil
   Place the pot over medium-high heat. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
4. Turn off heat & cover
   Once boiling, cover the pot and remove it from heat.
5. Let sit
   • Soft‑boiled: 4–6 minutes
   • Medium: 7–9 minutes
   • Hard‑boiled: 10–12 minutes
6. Ice bath
   Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Let them sit 5–10 minutes.
7. Peel & enjoy
   Gently tap eggs on a hard surface, roll to crack, and peel. Rinse under cold water if needed to remove bits of shell.

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💡 Tips for easy peeling:

• Use slightly older eggs (1–2 weeks old) — fresh eggs can be harder to peel.
• Crack and roll the egg gently before peeling to loosen the shell.

If you want, I can also give a foolproof method for creamy, perfect yolks every time—no green ring around them. Want me to do that?