How to Boil Eggs
According to Betty Crocker
Steps for Soft Boiled Eggs
1. Place eggs in saucepan and cover with cold water, at least 1" above eggs
2. Heat pan of eggs in water until pan comes to a full boil
3. Cover pan tightly and remove from heat
4. Leave eggs in water for 2 to 4 minutes, for desired doneness
5. Promptly cool eggs in cold water
2b. If you are cooking more than 4 eggs, follow steps 1 & 2 above, but
when pan is at a full boil, do not remove from heat
3. Cover pan tightly, reduce heat to just below simmering for 4 to 6
minutes
4. Promptly cool eggs in cold water
Steps for Hard Boiled Eggs
1. Place eggs in saucepan and cover with cold water, at least 1" above eggs
2. Heat pan of eggs in water until pan comes to a full boil
3. Reduce heat to just below simmering
4. Cover pan tightly and and cook eggs for 15 to 20 minutes
5. Cool in cold water immediately to prevent yolk darkening
6. Shell eggs by cracking shell all over, then gently roll between palm of hands
to loosen, then peel from large end
Recipe from Betty Crocker Cookbook
Copyright (C) 2001 J. D. Beletti, All rights reserved.
Last revised: November 09, 2004