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Default Hard boiled eggs

Felice > wrote:

>"James Silverton" > wrote in message


>> Eggs in pot
>> Cover with cold water
>> Heat to rolling boil
>> Turn off heat
>> Remove eggs after 20 minutes.


>Perfect. But then I give them 5 minutes in iced water to make them easier to
>peel.


I note that if you're not at sea level, it may be necessary
to keep them on simmer instead of turning off the heat entirely.

Steve