hardboiled eggs

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how

[andy hughes]

Boil your egg(s) in boiling water for ten minutes. Run under cold water for five minutes. Crack and peel shells and serve to taste.

[archbishop]

The cold water is important,so you don't get the dark ring round the yolk. 

[Yinzer]

Hardboiled Eggs 101:

I've found the best way is to put in a pot of water and bring to boiling, then once that is acheived remove from heat and cover for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes run under cold water 2-5 min (depending on how warm you like them). This ensures that there won't be that gooey spot in the center of the yolk, but also prevents the yolk turning green from being overcooked. It's importand to remove the shells soon, because if you wait too long (more than a few hours) they become darn near impossible to remove.

[Scullywoo]

I ususally guestimate around 4 minutes per medium sized egg.  So if 2 eggs, then 8 minutes.  Always boil the water first before putting the egg/s in.  Once boiled, replace the hot water with cold.  This should only take place for a couple of minutes.  I find that placing my palm over the boiled egg and rolling (with some pressure) on a bread board (or the like) will crack the shell all over and will come away much easier!  Ta da...!  Enjoy with dipply soldiers!!