Hard Boiled Eggs

ingredients

1 Dozen Eggs
For the best peeling results you need to use eggs that are a week or two old.

directions

1
(1) Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Use enough water so that there is about an inch covering the tops of the eggs.
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(2) Cover the pan and bring to a boil over high heat.
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(3) Lower heat, and slow boil for 6 minutes.
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(4) Remove from heat and let eggs stand in the hot water for another 10 minutes.
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(5) Drain, then run cold water until completely cooled (at least two minutes).
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(6) Remove shells: gently tap the eggs all over on a hard surface, roll the eggs between your hands, then peel away the shells.

notes

Take your eggs from the fridge a half hour before you start cooking them. This will reduce the amount of cracks during cooking by reducing the shock of any rapid temperature changes.

Source: Stefanie Brutsch