How do you boil eggs?

**cyber-sibes** · 01-26-2006, 11:53 AM

Don't feel bad, I had to look up how in a cookbook! It said to cover with cold water (fill at least 1" over eggs) and bring to boil, cover, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 20-22 minutes. Then immediately put them under running cold water to cool them, crack shells underwater, then roll eggs between hands to loosen shells. Peel when cool.
This is how I do it now and they are perfect!

**pitc9** · 01-26-2006, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by cyber-sibes

Don't feel bad, I had to look up how in a cookbook! It said to cover with cold water (fill at least 1" over eggs) and bring to boil, cover, turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 20-22 minutes. Then immediately put them under running cold water to cool them, crack shells underwater, then roll eggs between hands to loosen shells. Peel when cool.
This is how I do it now and they are perfect!

Sounds like you have the same "Big Red Betty Crocker Cookbook" as I do!

**Logan** · 01-26-2006, 02:21 PM

I bring them to a boil, turn off the heat, cover them, and let the "sit" for a while, Debbie. Works perfectly, every time.

Logan

**sandragonfly** · 01-26-2006, 02:30 PM

at least a few inches over eggs.. don't they float? why has mine..

and have you tried with foodcolor?

(sooo me, I know)

**cyber-sibes** · 01-26-2006, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Gina's Ark Inc.

[color=purple]at least a few inches over eggs.. don't they float? why has mine..

Sometimes the end of the shell will "point" up, but the bottom stays down. If they float, the eggs have gone bad - DON'T EAT THEM!
Also, when the yolks get that discoloration, it's because the eggs are overcooked. (or so I've heard)

Sounds like you have the same "Big Red Betty Crocker Cookbook" as I do!

It's an oldie but goodie - just a good basic cookbook that weighs a good 5 lbs.! But it's got all those simple things in it, like boiling eggs, to complicated stuff I'll never even attempt! You can tell my favorites by the butter & oil stains!

**popcornbird** · 01-26-2006, 06:18 PM

LOL Debbie.

I usually put 1 or 2 eggs in a little pot, and put enough water to cover the eggs. If you put some salt in the water, it prevents the shells from breaking. Turn on the stove and wait for the water to boil. Once the water starts boiling, I set the timer at 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes are up, I take the pot off the stove, pour the water out, and cover the eggs in it for awhile. They're perfect that way...not too soft and not too hard, but just right.

If you want the yolk to be hard, boil it for 4 - 5 minutes. I personally don't like boiled eggs if the yolk gets too hard, and I hate it if its too soft, so 3 - 3.5 minutes is good for me.

**Rachel** · 01-27-2006, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by popcornbird

LOL Debbie.

I usually put 1 or 2 eggs in a little pot, and put enough water to cover the eggs. If you put some salt in the water, it prevents the shells from breaking. Turn on the stove and wait for the water to boil. Once the water starts boiling, I set the timer at 3 minutes. After the 3 minutes are up, I take the pot off the stove, pour the water out, and cover the eggs in it for awhile. They're perfect that way...not too soft and not too hard, but just right.

If you want the yolk to be hard, boil it for 4 - 5 minutes. I personally don't like boiled eggs if the yolk gets too hard, and I hate it if its too soft, so 3 - 3.5 minutes is good for me.

This is more or less what I do as well except I don't do the last step of covering the eggs. My eggs aren't runny either. Some of you seem to be cooking for an awfully long time. Seems that your eggs might be a bit too *rubbery* for me. I've also used the method of heating to boiling, covering and letting sit for twenty minutes, but that takes a little longer. I always start with the eggs in cold water as opposed to dropping them into boiling water.

**G535** · 01-26-2006, 06:19 PM

I must admit that when I saw the title of this thread I thought it was a joke!

I just put them in warm water and when they boil, cook for 6 to 10 minutes, time depends on what they're used for.

**kb2yjx** · 01-26-2006, 06:47 PM

WhenI want hard boiled eggs, I put the eggs in the pan of water, turn on the stove, and put the timer on for 22 minutes. I check to see if I need to turn down the heat(have an electric stove). The eggs are perfect....

**moosmom** · 02-01-2006, 06:59 AM

I know I'm a little late posting, but I figured you've already gotten your answer.

I put the eggs in cold water in a pan and put it on a medium heat. Once the water starts to boil, I allow 5 minutes then I take them and run them under cold water, to prevent them from still cooking.

STRONG WORD OF ADVICE:

Do NOT fall asleep while boiling eggs. 1. They explode. 2. They a 6itch to clean off the ceiling and walls.

Trust me, I speak from experience!

**Barbara** · 02-01-2006, 07:02 AM

Donna, you are number 3 now with the experience "How to explode eggs without a microwave!"

**sasvermont** · 02-01-2006, 07:05 AM

For days now, I thought this thread was a joke, but hey, you guys really are talking about boiling eggs.

When I get some spare time, I may just read all the posts about egg boiling, and learn something!

**Pam** · 02-01-2006, 07:14 AM

Me too Sallyanne. I have only read this page and don't have time to read it all but will later on. Richard's comment about cannibalism had me laughing out loud!

**moosmom** · 02-01-2006, 08:09 AM

Barbara,

Good! I thought I was the only yutz that did that!! I should start a "How to Make an Egg Explode without a Microwave Club" Anyone care to join??