Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

• fresh eggs
• boiling water

Directions

1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.

2. Gently place the eggs in the boiling water using a spoon, ensuring the spoon touches the bottom before withdrawing it to prevent cracking.

3. For lightly boiled eggs, cook for 3 minutes.

4. For medium eggs, cook for 3¾ to 4 minutes.

5. For hard-boiled eggs, cook for 6 to 7 minutes.

6. If using unusually large eggs, add an extra 30 seconds to the cooking time.

7. For salad eggs, boil for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a basin of cold water for a few minutes to help the shell shrink.

8. Roll the eggs on the table with your hand to easily peel off the shell.