Timeless Boiled Eggs

🕒 Prep: 1 minute
🔥 Cook: 12 min
🍽 Serves: 4
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If there’s one thing every home cook should master, it’s the art of boiling eggs. This recipe for Timeless Boiled Eggs is simple, straightforward, and delivers perfectly cooked eggs every time. Whether you need them for breakfast, a salad, or a snack, this is the only guide you’ll need.

Ingredients for Timeless Boiled Eggs

Eggs: The stars of the show. Large eggs are ideal because they boil evenly and are a great size for most recipes.

Water: Just enough to cover the eggs by an inch ensures they cook evenly. Too little water, and you risk uneven cooking.

Salt (optional): Adding a teaspoon of salt can help prevent egg cracking during boiling, though it's optional.

Tips & Tricks

  • If you’re using eggs straight from the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to avoid cracking.
  • Use older eggs for easier peeling — fresh eggs are notoriously difficult to peel.
  • Don’t skip the ice water bath; it makes peeling a breeze and prevents the yolks from turning green.

Serving Suggestions

For a classic breakfast, pair your boiled eggs with buttered toast and sliced avocado. For a light lunch, chop them up and toss them into a salad with leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. They’re also great in a sandwich with a touch of mayonnaise and mustard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store boiled eggs?
Keep them unpeeled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Why do my egg yolks sometimes turn green?
This happens when eggs are overcooked. The ice water bath helps prevent this by stopping the cooking process immediately.
Can I reuse the boiling water?
It’s best to start fresh each time to ensure cleanliness and optimal cooking results.

Timeless Boiled Eggs Recipe Walkthrough

Start by gently placing 4 large eggs in a single layer at the bottom of your saucepan. This helps them cook evenly without bumping into each other.

Next, fill the pan with water until it covers the eggs by at least an inch. The extra inch of water is crucial to maintaining an even temperature around the eggs.

For those who choose to, sprinkle a teaspoon of salt into the water. This isn't mandatory, but it can help keep the shells intact.

Place the pan over medium heat and let the water come to a rapid boil. This is the only time you’ll need to watch closely, as you don’t want to overcook them.

Once the water is boiling, remove the pan from the heat and cover it with a lid. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9-12 minutes, depending on how you like your yolks. Nine minutes for a slightly softer center, twelve for a fully cooked yolk.

After the eggs have sat for your desired time, transfer them to a bowl of ice water. This halts the cooking process and makes peeling easier. Let them cool for about five minutes.

Finally, peel the eggs under running water, which helps remove the shells more easily, and serve them however you like!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Consistently perfect results — no more guessing!
  • Quick and easy, with just a few steps.
  • Versatile for breakfast, salads, or on-the-go snacks.
  • Simple ingredients you probably already have at home.

Ingredients

4 large eggs
Water enough to cover eggs by 1 inch
1 tsp salt (optional)

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Place eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan.
2. Add enough water to cover the eggs by at least an inch.
3. Optionally, add salt to the water to prevent cracking.
4. Bring water to a rapid boil over medium heat.
5. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and cover with a lid.
6. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9-12 minutes, depending on desired doneness.
7. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 5 minutes.
8. Peel and serve or store as needed.

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