Friday, March 20, 2009

Proper Egg Boiling

The American Egg Board says many of us haven't been properly hard-boiling our eggs. So, in time for Easter, here is what they say is the proper recipe:

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan large enough to hold them in a single layer. Add COLD water to cover the eggs by one inch. Heat over high heat JUST TO BOILING.
2. REMOVE FROM BURNER. Cover pan. Let the eggs stand in the hot water for about 18 minutes for extra large eggs, 15 minutes for large eggs, or 12 minutes for medium eggs.
3. Cool completely under cold running water or in a bowl of ice water.

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