Boiled Eggs
Perfectly cooked eggs with creamy yolks and tender whites, ideal for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
⏱ 15 minServes 2American
Ingredients
- •4 large eggs
- •6 cups water
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 tablespoon butter
- •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- 1Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water, adding salt to prevent cracking.
- 2Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 3Remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let sit for 10 minutes for soft-boiled or 12-14 minutes for hard-boiled.
- 4Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 5 minutes.
- 5Gently tap and roll eggs to crack the shell, then peel under cool running water.
- 6Place peeled eggs in a serving bowl, top with butter, pepper, and paprika, then serve warm.
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