How do you make hard boiled eggs?

Want to make the perfect boiled egg? Follow these simple steps for delicious, easy-to-peel eggs.

1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water.
2. Bring the water to a boil.
3. Let the eggs boil for 2 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and cover it with a lid.
5. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15–18 minutes.
6. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath as soon as the cooking time ends.

The ice bath stops the cooking process and helps make the shells easier to peel. Once the eggs cool, peel them and enjoy!