Perfectly Boiled Egg

1Place the egg (1) in a saucepan and cover it with cold water.

2Place the saucepan on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a boil.

3Once the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and let the egg (1) simmer for 9-12 minutes, depending on desired doneness (9 minutes for soft-boiled, 12 minutes for hard-boiled).

4Prepare a bowl of ice water while the egg (1) is cooking.

5After the desired cooking time, carefully remove the egg (1) from the hot water and immediately place it in the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

6Let the egg (1) sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes to cool completely.

7Gently tap the egg (1) on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel the shell off.

8Your perfectly boiled egg (1) is ready to be enjoyed!