How do you hard boil eggs on stove?

Ingredients:

* Eggs

* Cold water

Equipment:

* Large pot

* Ice bath (large bowl filled with ice water)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the eggs: Gently place the eggs in a single layer in the bottom of the pot. Make sure the eggs are completely submerged in cold water. Add about 1 inch of water above the eggs.

2. Bring to a boil: Place the pot on the stovetop and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat.

3. Steep the eggs: Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs sit in the hot water for the desired amount of time. Here's a general guideline:

* Soft boiled: 3-4 minutes

* Medium boiled: 6-7 minutes

* Hard boiled: 8-10 minutes

4. Ice bath: Carefully transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. This will stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Allow the eggs to cool completely in the ice bath, about 10 minutes.

5. Peel and enjoy: Gently tap the eggs on a hard surface to crack the shell. Peel the eggs under cold running water.

Tips for Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs:

* Use older eggs: Older eggs are easier to peel because the air pocket inside has expanded, making it easier for the shell to separate from the white.

* Add salt to the water: Adding a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water can help prevent the eggs from cracking.

* Don't overcook: Overcooked eggs will have a tough, rubbery yolk.

* Cool completely: Cooling the eggs in an ice bath will help prevent the yolk from turning green, a sign of overcooking.

Enjoy your perfectly hard-boiled eggs!