Boiled Eggs

Here’sed Eggs how to boil an egg:

1. Gather your materials:

• Eggs  
• Saucepan  
• Cold water  
• Ice water bath (optional, but recommended for easy peeling)

2. Prepare the eggs:

• Gently place the eggs in the saucepan.  
• Add enough cold water to completely cover the eggs by about an inch.  

3. Bring to a boil:

• Place the saucepan on the stove over high heat.  
• Bring the water to a rolling boil.  

4. Adjust heat and simmer:

• Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Maintain a gentle simmer for the desired doneness:
  • Soft-boiled: 3-4 minutes
  • Medium-boiled: 6-7 minutes
  • Hard-boiled: 8-10 minutes

5. Cool the eggs:

• Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice water bath (a bowl of ice water) to stop the cooking process.  
• Let them cool completely in the ice water.  

6. Peel and enjoy:

• Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell.
• Peel under running water for easier removal.  
• Enjoy your perfectly boiled eggs!

Tips for perfect boiled eggs:

• Use older eggs: Older eggs peel more easily than fresh ones.  
• Add a pinch of salt: This can help prevent cracking and make peeling easier.  
• For easier peeling: Add a teaspoon of baking soda to the boiling water.  

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