Perfect Boiled Eggs

1Place the eggs (5) in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan.

2Fill the saucepan with enough cold water to cover the eggs (5) by about an inch.

3Place the saucepan on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a boil.

4Once the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs (5) simmer for 9-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs (5) or 6-8 minutes for soft-boiled eggs (5).

5While the eggs (5) are cooking, prepare a bowl of ice water.

6After the cooking time is up, immediately transfer the eggs (5) to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

7Let the eggs (5) sit in the ice water for about 5 minutes to cool completely.

8Gently tap the eggs (5) on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel the shells off under running water.

9Your perfect boiled eggs (5) are ready to be enjoyed!