Hard-Boiled Eggs

Ingredients

• 8-12 eggs
• 2 qt salted water

Directions

1. Boil Water: Bring water to a gentle boil.
2. Add Eggs: Pierce the large end of each egg with a push pin, then gently lower eggs into the water.
3. Cook: Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
4. Cool: Drain and transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking.
5. Peel: Peel eggs under cold running water.

Chef's Notes

• The hole in the shell will allow air to escape during the cooking process.