Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Fresh Eggs
- 4 cups Cold Water
- 1 pinch Salt (Optional)
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
- Place fresh eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a pot.
- Add cold water to cover the eggs by at least one inch.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove pot from heat, cover, and set a timer for desired doneness.
- Soft boiled: cook for 4-6 minutes; hard boiled: cook for 9-12 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath with ice and cold water.
- Transfer eggs to the ice bath and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Gently tap and peel the eggs from the wider end.
- Rinse under cold water, pat dry, and serve.
Notes
For easier peeling, use eggs that are a few days old. Prepare an ice bath for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg