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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

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The secret to the Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs is simply knowing the steps. Once you've mastered the steps, a whole culinary world of possibility opens up to you. Eating a hard-boiled egg for a quick and nourishing breakfast, chopping it up for an egg salad, or using the yolks to make some decadent deviled eggs... the sky's the limit with Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs. It's not difficult to get them perfect either, just a little know-how and a little patience. The results will amaze you!

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • water, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with the water by at least 1/2 inch.

Step 2 -Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Step 3 -Cover the saucepan and transfer it from the heat.

Step 4 -Let the saucepan stand covered until the eggs are fully cooked through, 12-15 minutes.

Step 5 -Transfer the eggs from the hot water using a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice water or run them under cold water for 5 minutes.

Step 6 -Peel and serve.

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