HOW LONG TO BOIL EGGS FOR HARD BOIL RECIPES

Steps:

• Take a saucepan and half fill it with cold water from the tap. Gently lower the eggs into the saucepan.
• Place the pan over a  medium heat. When the water reaches a simmer, start the timer so you can precisely time the cooking process. If you gently stir the eggs in a clockwise direction, the movement of the water will help centre the yolks.
• Simmer the eggs in the saucepan for the length of time that suits your boiled eggs preference. [image src="/assets/AusEggsBasics_willowcreative_0896-1__Resampled.jpg" id="4680" width="600" height="400" class="center ss-htmleditorfield-file image"]a) SOFT BOILED eggs: Simmer the eggs for 4 minutes for runny yolksb) MEDIUM BOILED eggs: Simmer the eggs for 5 minutes for semi-firm yolks and hard whitesc) HARD BOILED eggs: Simmer the eggs for 8 minutes for well cooked, hard boiled eggs
• Use a large spoon to remove the eggs from the water.
• Cool the eggs by running them under cold tap water for 30-60 seconds or placing them in a bowl of iced water.

Steps:

• Put the eggs in a saucepan of cold water. Place 6 cold large eggs in a medium saucepan and fill with cold water, covering the eggs by an inch.
• Bring the water to a rolling boil. Place the pan over high heat and bring the water to a full, rolling boil uncovered. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath.
• Prepare an ice bath. Fill a large bowl halfway with ice and add water to cover.
• Turn off the heat and cover the pan. As soon as the water comes to a boil, remove the pan from heat and cover the pan. Don't forget about the pan on the stove and let the eggs boil for too long or they will overcook!
• Set your timer for the desired time. Leave the eggs in the covered pan for the right amount of time. How long? Depends on whether you want soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs. Here's how long each will take: • For runny soft-boiled eggs (barely set whites): 3 minutes • For slightly runny soft-boiled eggs: 4 minutes • For custardy yet firm soft-boiled eggs: 6 minutes • For firm-yet-still-creamy hard-boiled eggs: 10 minutes • For very firm hard-boiled eggs: 15 minutes
• Crack the cooked eggs gently. After your selected time is up, remove the cooked eggs from the pan with a slotted spoon and tap each gently on the countertop to crack the shell in a few places. Skip this step if your eggs are very soft-boiled with runny yolks or if you're planning to dye your eggs for Easter.
• Place the eggs in a bowl of ice water. Transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice water and leave them there for at least 1 minute.
• Peel and eat! When ready to eat, peel the eggs and enjoy.