Description
Learn how to make perfect hard boiled eggs with this simple method. They come out with firm whites and creamy yolks every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- Water (enough to cover the eggs)
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer in a pot.
- Add enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
- Bring water to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and cover it.
- Let eggs sit for 10 minutes for firm yolks.
- Drain hot water and transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
- Peel and serve or store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use older eggs for easier peeling.
- Adding salt helps prevent s.
- Adjust time by 1-2 minutes for softer or firmer yolks.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: hard boiled eggs, easy eggs, perfect boiled eggs