Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan in a single layer.
2. Add cold water until the eggs are covered by about 1 inch.
3. Leave the pan uncovered and turn the burner to high.
4. Bring the water to a full rolling boil—big bubbles across the entire surface.
5. As soon as it reaches a rolling boil:
• Turn the burner OFF.
• Put the lid on.
• Leave the pan sitting on the burner.
6. Let the eggs sit, covered, for 12 minutes.
7. While you wait, prepare a bowl with cold water and plenty of ice.
8. After 12 minutes, transfer the eggs directly into the ice bath.
9. Leave them in the ice water for 10 minutes.
10. To peel, gently crack the shell all over and start peeling at the wide end