How long to boil an egg from cold water

1. Cover eggs with cool water:

   Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch.

   Use a pan that can hold all the eggs you want to hard boil comfortably, without crowding them.

2. Bring eggs to boil:

   Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat; when the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat.

   Let sit 12 minutes.

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8. Run under cool water:

   Transfer eggs to a colander; place under cool running water to stop the cooking.

   Don’t skip running the eggs under cold water, this important step stops the eggs from cooking and is key to avoiding overcooked eggs.
   

9. Peel eggs:

   Tap the top and bottom of the egg on a board or countertop and then gently roll the egg with the palm of your hand to begin to crack the shell.

10. Cut eggs and serve:

    Halve the eggs or slice them and serve.
    

The Right Way to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

If you use our technique, which cooks the eggs gently, they should be easier to peel than eggs that are hard-boiled for their entire cooking time.

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