[esquire1]

How do you boil eggs? How long,etc?

[J_9]

1. Place eggs in a saucepan with enough COLD tap water to cover completely by 1 inch. Bring to a ROLLING boil over HIGH heat. Once the water is brought to a rolling boil, PROMPTLY reduce heat to a lower medium boil and cook an additional 10 minutes for a “hard boiled” egg. For a “soft boiled” egg reduce the time by a few minutes.

2. Remove from heat and IMMEDIATELY place eggs under ice cold water or in a bowl of ICED water to chill promptly to help yolks stay bright yellow. Chill for a few minutes in the cold water until the egg is completely cooled. This is an extremely important step which prevents the greenish “ring” from forming on the surface of the yolk over time. If the egg is not chilled immediately after cooking an unsightly dark greenish ring will eventually appear on the outside of the yolk.

[esquire1]

Thanks again. To make deviled eggs, do I use sofr or hard boiled? I'm new to the kitchen and tired of quick foods etc.

[J_9]

Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS

* 6 eggs
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Place eggs in a pot of salted water. Bring the water to a boil, and let eggs cook in boiling water until they are hard boiled, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Drain eggs, and let cool.
2. Cut eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove the egg yolks and mash them together in a small mixing bowl. Mix in the paprika, mayonnaise, and dry mustard. Spoon mixture into the egg shells, cool and serve.

[firmbeliever]

For half boiled eggs , the best is the 3 minute boil... :)

[amylc]

Put eggs in pan; cover with cold water; bring to boil; turn heat off and cover; set timer for 20 min.; after timer dings, drain under cold running water so yellow won't turn green; they are easier to peal at this time under the cold water, when they are still kind of hot. Works every time. Good to devil.

[tickle]

For a soft boiled egg (with toast, lovely) boil water add a little salt, gently lower egg into boiling water and cook for 4 min. tops, remove and put in an egg cup, gently remove top and you have a lovely boiled egg for breakfast.