There are two methods for boiling eggs: starting in cold water or boiling water. Here's how to do both:

Starting in Cold Water

Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Once the water boils, remove the pan from the heat and cover it. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for the desired cooking time, based on the texture you prefer.

After the cooking time is up, immediately place the eggs in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process

Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about an inch.

Boiling Water

Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Once the water boils, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.

Let the eggs simmer in the hot water for the desired cooking time, based on the texture you prefer.

After the cooking time is up, immediately place the eggs in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.