How to Cook a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

Submitted by Robert J. Rohrer

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Eggs Saucepan with lid Cold water Instant-read thermometer

What You Will Need

Arrange the eggs in a single layer in the

bottom of a saucepan Allow about 1/2 inch of space between each

egg

Step One

Cover the eggs with enough cold water to

cover them by 1 inch

Step Two

Attach an instant-read thermometer to the

saucepan Set range burner heat setting to high heat

Step Three

Heat the water until it reaches 212 degrees

Fahrenheit Remove the saucepan from the heat Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid Place saucepan on a thick kitchen towel

Step Four

Allow eggs to stand in the water for the

following lengths of time based upon their size: Medium eggs-12 minutes Large eggs-15 minutes Extra large eggs-18 minutes Drain water off of eggs, and allow to cool to

room temperature

Step Five

Crack each egg on its side against a flat

surface Caution-Cracking eggs against an sharp angle,

such as the side of a saucepan, pushes small pieces of shell into the egg white

Peel the shell from the eggs Eat and enjoy with a sprinkle of salt and

pepper

Step Six

To test your retention of the material

presented within this presentation, click the “Start Quiz” text below

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Hard Boiled Egg Quiz

Should the eggs be stacked in multiple layers

in the saucepan?

Yes No

Question 1

What is the suggested amount of room that

should be left between eggs when placed in the saucepan?

Just touching each other ½ inch 2 inches

Question 2

What is the suggested temperature of the

water to be placed in the saucepan when beginning the egg cooking process?

Cold Luke warm Hot

Question 3

What is the suggested level of the water to be

placed in the saucepan when the egg cooking process begins?

½ inch below the level of the eggs Just covering the eggs 1 inch above the level of the eggs

Question 4

What is the suggested temperature at which

the eggs should be removed from the stove burner?

185 degrees Fahrenheit 212 degrees Fahrenheit 230 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 5

What is the suggested time to allow eggs to

stand in the water before draining them when you are using medium sized eggs?

12 minutes 15 minutes 18 minutes

Question 6

What is the suggested time to allow eggs to

stand in the water before draining them when you are using large sized eggs?

12 minutes 15 minutes 18 minutes

Question 7

What is the suggested time to allow eggs to

stand in the water before draining them when you are using extra large sized eggs?

12 minutes 15 minutes 18 minutes

Question 8

What is the suggested time to allow eggs to

cool after the eggs have been drained of water?

10 minutes 20 minutes Until the eggs have reached room temperature

Question 9

The presentation suggests that you crack the

eggs on a flat surface rather than on a sharp edge…why?

The egg could break in half if cracked on a sharp edge

Cracking eggs against a sharp angle, such as the side of a saucepan, pushes small pieces of shell into the egg white

Cracking the eggs on a flat surface allow excess water from inside the egg to drain off

Question 10

I hope that the information contained within this

presentation was a helpful addition to your cooking skills.

Click the link below to review additional information regarding eggs, egg recipes, and egg nutrition. http://www.incredibleegg.org/

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