- Put eggs in a single layer in a pot of cold water, just covering the eggs.
- Turn burner to high and bring water to a rapid boil.
- Boil for 1 minute, then immediately turn off burner and remove pot from heat.
- Leave eggs in hot water for about 12 to 14 minutes. No more!
- Pour off the hot water in the pot and replace it with cool or cold water. Let the eggs cool completely before peeling.
Additional tips:
- If you're one of those cooks who puts the eggs straight into the boiling water, you can prevent cracking by wetting the shells before you put the eggs in the water.
- Test for hard boiled eggs: if they spin on the counter, they are done. If they fall over, they're still a little raw.
- Psst...I really don't like boiled eggs, unless they are in potato salad!
