Foolproof Hard-Boiled Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Place eggs in medium saucepan, cover with 1 inch of water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Remove pan from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, fill medium bowl with 1 quart water and 1 tray ice cubes (or equivalent).
4. 4
   Transfer eggs to ice bath with slotted spoon and let sit 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Tap each egg all over against countertop to crack shell, then roll egg gently back and forth several times.
6. 6
   Begin peeling from air-pocket (wider) end.
7. 7
   The shell should come off in spiral strips attached to thin membrane.
8. 8
   Hard-boiled eggs can be refrigerated for several days.
9. 9
   You can double or triple this recipe as long as you use a pot large enough to hold the eggs in a single layer, covered by an inch of water.