Can you hard boil eggs just laid?

It's not recommended to hard boil eggs that were just laid. Here's why:

* Air Pocket: Freshly laid eggs have a large air pocket at the top. This air pocket expands during cooking, potentially causing the egg to crack.

* Albumen (Egg White) Consistency: The albumen in fresh eggs is very thin and runny. It needs some time to thicken up, making it easier to separate the yolk from the white during cooking.

* Taste and Texture: Freshly laid eggs have a delicate flavor that can be lost or altered by boiling. They also tend to have a softer yolk, which might not cook to a firm consistency.

Best Practice:

* Let eggs age for a few days: Allowing eggs to sit in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks will allow the air pocket to shrink and the albumen to thicken, making them easier to hard boil.

However, if you must hard boil fresh eggs:

* Use a gentle method: Try a slow simmer instead of boiling vigorously.

* Add salt to the water: This helps to prevent cracking.

* Cool quickly: Immediately plunge the eggs into an ice bath after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent the yolk from turning green.