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Four halves of Classic Hard Boiled Eggs with bright orange yolks, seasoned with pepper, served on a light plate.

Classic Hard Boiled Eggs

This method provides consistent results for hard-boiled eggs, suitable for beginners and meal preppers. Perfecting the timing here matters; small details make all the difference.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Ice Bath Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 eggs
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Large eggs
  • 1 inch Cold water Enough to cover eggs by 1 inch

Instructions
 

  • Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer.
  • Cover eggs with cold water by about 1 inch.
  • Bring water to a full boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once boiling, cover the pan and remove it from the heat source.
  • Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  • Peel the eggs immediately or store them refrigerated.

Notes

This method is reliable for achieving fully cooked yolks. If you plan to store the eggs, peeling them after the ice bath makes the process simpler later.
By Emily Mitchell, Efficiency & Testing Coordinator at Recipes by Betty.
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