Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Water (enough to cover eggs in pot)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda or vinegar (optional, for easier peeling)
- Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about 1 inch.
- Add 1 teaspoon baking soda or vinegar to the water — this helps loosen the shells later.
- Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 10–12 minutes depending on how firm you like your yolks.
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water) and let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- Peel under running water — gently crack the shell all over, then roll the egg between your hands to loosen it before peeling.
💡 Hack: Older eggs peel easier than very fresh ones, and the ice bath is key to releasing the shell cleanly.
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