tip: perfect hard-boiled eggs

How To Make tip: perfect hard-boiled eggs

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  1. Place the eggs (as many as you want) in a single layer in the bottom of a lidded sauce pan.
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  2. Fill with water to a point 1 inch above the eggs
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  3. Place over high heat and bring just to a good boil.
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  4. Immediately remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit for precisely 16 minutes.
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  5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to an ice water bath to stop the cooking.
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  6. Peel and use.
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  Note: Eggs that are a week or more old are easier to peel than fresh eggs and eggs that have spent the night in the refrigerator are easier to peel. You can also add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the cooking water to make them easier to peel.
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