HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT
HARD BOILED EGGS
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I believe hard-boiled eggs should be quick & easy to cook. Thanks to this guide you can cook a beautiful creamy egg in only 6-7 minutes.
INGREDIENTS & EQUIPMENT
Eggs
Water
Ice
Saucepan
Timer
Slotted Spoon
Bowl
TOP TIP
Use older eggs as they are easier to peel
STEP ONE
Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch.
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP TWO
Cover with a lid and bring water to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat to medium-high for 6 – 7 minutes for perfect hard-boiled eggs.
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP THREE
Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl with ice-cold water or place them under cool running water to stop the cooking.
INSTRUCTIONS
PERFECT TIMING
soft boiled
custardy yet firm
slightly soft boiled
creamy hard-boiled
very firm hard-boiled
firm yet creamy hard-boiled
4 MINUTES
5 MINUTES
6 MINUTES
7 MINUTES
8 MINUTES
9 MINUTES
TOP TIPS FOR PERFECT BOILED EGGS
Add salt, vinegar or baking soda to the water makes eggs easier to peel
Don't use eggs straight from the fridge. Use room temperature eggs or run under water first.
Roll the boiled eggs on the counter to remove the shell easier.