Name: How to hard boil an egg
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Hard-boiled egg; 1 egg; water

How to hard boil an egg

This method for boiling eggs will centre the yolk and is used for recipes which require presentation such as salads.

Ingredients

Hard-boiled egg

1 egg

water

Method

Hard-boiled egg

1.Place a room temperature egg into a saucepan of cold water.

2.When the water and the egg are the same temperature, bring the water to the boil.

3.As the water comes up to the boil give the egg a good stir.

4.When the water is boiling, give the egg another 9 minutes in the water.

Storing eggs in the refrigerator will keep them fresher, longer.
Note

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Ingredients

Method

Hard-boiled egg

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