A Fine Hard-Boiled Egg for Easter Fun

Along with religious celebrations that come with Easter are the fun traditions, including children searching for colorfully decorated eggs in the yard to put in their baskets.

A few cookbooks, friends and practice have been a good resources for me in getting the method right for making that perfect hard-boiled egg - let’s save green eggs for Dr. Seuss!

Here’s how I do it:

First of all make sure you have the time to listen out for the timer.

Place cold eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan, then fill with cold water until the eggs are just covered. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Remove the saucepan from heat and cover for 15 minutes - set your timer.

Drain the water off and run cold water over the eggs. I hold the saucepan at the sink, tipping it and letting cold water run over and out of the pan until the eggs are cooled enough to handle.

Crack eggs on a hard surface, roll between your hands and peel the eggshell off starting on the large end.