From dainty soft-boiled soldiers to salad-ready hard-boiled champs, boiling eggs is a precision sport with glorious rewards.
From dainty soft-boiled soldiers to salad-ready hard-boiled champs, boiling eggs is a precision sport with glorious rewards. One second too long and you’ve invented egg rubber.
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Soft-Boiled Bliss
Bring to a gentle boil, time precisely (usually 5–6 minutes), then shock in ice water. Dip toast and proclaim your superiority.
Perfect Hard-Boiled
Start in cold water, boil, then rest covered for 9–12 minutes depending on size. Shock and peel; avoid the sulfur stench of overcooked yolks.
Peeling Like a Pro
Older eggs peel easier: a little patience and the shock bath are your friends. Tap, roll, peel under running water for best results.
