How long does it take to boil a half dozen eggs?

Boil for 6 – 7 minutes over medium-high heat for perfect hard-boiled eggs. Using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a large bowl with ice cold water and let them cool for a few minutes. Or you can place them under cool running water to stop the cooking. Peel and serve the eggs immediately.

Can you boil 2 dozen eggs at once?

Place the eggs in a single layer in a pan with enough cold water to cover eggs completely (approximately by 1 inch of water over the top of the eggs). Use a large pan and limit cooking to two (2) dozen eggs at a time only.

How do you boil a large amount of eggs?

To make a larger batch of hard-boiled eggs, use a large pot–large enough so that the eggs are in a single layer. Cover the (room temperature) eggs with cool to lukewarm water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pot and remove it from the heat and wait 12 minutes.

How long to boil 10 eggs for hard-boiled eggs?

As soon as the water begins to boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Leave the eggs in the hot water for anywhere from 10-12 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs. The 10-minute eggs will have vibrant, creamy yolks, while the 12-minute yolks will be paler and opaque, with a chalkier texture.

What is the ideal time to boil hard boiled eggs?

Place the eggs in boiling water and keep them on a low boil, uncovered, for 12 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. Eggs will be perfectly cooked and consistently easy to peel.

What is the best method for hard boiled eggs?

There are several theories as to the proper technique of hard-boiling an egg. One method is to bring water to a boil and cook for ten minutes. Another method is to bring the water to a boil, but then remove the pan from the heat and allow eggs to cook in the gradually cooling water.

What to make with hard boiled eggs?

One common use for hard-boiled eggs is as a topping for salads. Roughly dice whole eggs into small cubes and place in a bowl along with a small serving spoon. They are especially good when combined with real or imitation bacon bits and a sweeter salad dressing such as honey mustard or French.

What do hard boiled eggs taste like?

Egg yolks taste like the center of one of those Cadbury creme eggs but without the sweetness. An omelette is like eating a sponge…it kinda soaks up the flavor of whatever you put into it, and has a texture like soft, pliant rubber that melts in your mouth. A hard-boiled egg tastes pretty much like a mild fart.