Hard-Boiled Eggs
Ingredients
Eggs
Water
36
Instructions (Stovetop Method)
Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan.
Cover with cold water (about 1 inch above eggs).
Bring to a rolling boil.
Once boiling, turn off heat, cover, and let sit:
10 minutes for fully set but tender yolks
12 minutes for very firm yolks
Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
Peel or store.
Easy-Peel Tips
Tap, roll, and peel from the wide end (air pocket)
Slightly older eggs peel better
Add a teaspoon of baking soda or vinegar to the water (optional)
Storage
Unpeeled: up to 7 days refrigerated
Peeled: up to 3 days in an airtight container