Hard-Boiled Eggs

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