How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs Two Ways
Learn how to make perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Two Ways. Try either of these two cooking methods to make the perfect hard-boiled eggs. I am also sharing my pro tips for dying eggs without a kit too.
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I’m taking things back to basics today and sharing my foolproof methods of how to make hard-boiled eggs. I am sharing two ways how to boil eggs. One method is definitely more common but I also share a less-common cooking method that yields great results too.
And since Easter is just around the corner, keep scrolling for tips on how to dye eggs for Easter. Learn how to dye Easter eggs just in time for the holiday with these easy tips.
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs In The Oven
This may seem like a crazy way to make boiled eggs, but seriously, try it! I get great results when I make hard-boiled eggs in the oven. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place one egg in each cup of a muffin tin, then carefully pour water into each cup until it is full to the brim.
Step 2: Cook eggs for 30 minutes. When finished, Immediately remove them from the tins, and place eggs in an ice bath (a.k.a. a bowl of Ice water) to stop the cooking process. Leave eggs in the ice bath for five minutes.
Some brown spots may appear on the shell, the eggs will be fine. Peel, Dye or prepare as desired.
How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs On The Stove
Here is my foolproof method on how to boil eggs. Follow these tips and you will get perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.
Step 1: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Add in 1 tablespoon or more of salt (depending on the number of eggs).
Step 2: Bring eggs to a boil. Boil for 8-10 minutes, remove now for a creamy yolk, or turn off the heat and let them sit in the hot water an additional 3-5 mins for a paler and opaque color often used for deviled eggs.
Step 3: Move eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let sit 5-6 mins if serving immediately. Let sit 10 minutes if using at a later time.
Pro Tips:
Adding salt to the water prior to boiling helps remove the shell without it breaking into a lot of pieces.
Using an ice bath can help prevent the greenish color around the yolk that over cooked hard-boiled eggs sometimes present.
How To Store Hard Boiled Eggs:
Peeled or unpeeled eggs will keep in a fridge for up to 5 days. If unpeeled, keep in an airtight container.
How to Dye Easter Eggs Without A Kit
Supplies needed to dye eggs:
Boiling Water
White Vinegar
Plastic Cups or Bowls
Hard-boiled eggs that have been cooled
Paper towels
Tongs, Egg Dippers or Slotted spoon
Egg Dying Preparation Tips:
The key to properly dyed eggs is taking your time throughout this process. Be sure to cover your work surface with towels or newspapers to protect them from being stained.
Each color will need enough boiling water to cover the egg completely once submerged. Using liquid colors will require up to 20 drops, using gel colors requires 1-3 drops depending on the depth of color.
How To Dye Eggs: The Process
Fill cups, bowls or containers with enough water to cover the egg, plus add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and food coloring.
Place the egg on a slotted or regular spoon and dunk into the mixture, turning occasionally so both sides are colored.
Keep in the liquid for up to 5 minutes or longer for darker colors. Carefully remove the egg and set it aside to dry.
Try These Easter Dessert Recipes
- Easter M&M Bars
- Easter Egg Malt Cupcakes
- No-Bake Coconut Cheesecake In A Jar
- Bunny Butt Cupcakes
- Coconut Nests
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How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs Two Ways
Ingredients
- 8 Eggs
- Salt
- Water
Instructions
How To Boil Eggs On The Stove:
Here is my foolproof method on how to boil eggs on the stove. Follow these tips and you will get perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.
Step 1: Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Add in 1 tablespoon or more of salt (depending on the number of eggs).
Step 2: Bring eggs to a boil. Boil for 8-10 minutes. Remove now for a creamy yolk, or turn off the heat and let them sit in the hot water an additional 3-5 minutes for a paler and opaque color often used for deviled eggs.
Step 3: Move eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let sit 5-6 minutes if serving immediately. Let sit 10 more minutes if using at a later time.
Some brown spots may appear on the shell, the eggs will be fine. Peel, Dye or prepare as desired.
HOW TO MAKE HARD BOILED EGGS IN THE OVEN
This may seem like a crazy way to make boiled eggs, but seriously, try it! I get great results when I make hard-boiled eggs in the oven. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place one egg in each cup of a muffin tin, then carefully pour water into each cup until it is full to the brim.
Step 2: Cook eggs for 30 minutes. When finished, Immediately remove them from the tins, and place eggs in an ice bath (a.k.a. a bowl of Ice water) to stop the cooking process. Leave eggs in the ice bath for five minutes.
Notes
PRO TIPS:
Adding salt to the water prior to boiling helps remove the shell without it breaking into a lot of pieces.
Using an ice bath can help prevent the greenish color around the yolk that over cooked hard-boiled eggs sometimes present.
HOW TO STORE HARD BOILED EGGS:
Peeled or unpeeled eggs will keep in a fridge for up to 5 days. If unpeeled, keep in an airtight container.
How To Dye Eggs Without A Kit
Here is how to dye Easter eggs without a kit.
Ingredients
- Boiling Water
- White Vinegar
- Food Coloring (liquid or gel)
- Plastic Cups or Bowls
- Hard-boiled eggs that have been cooled
- Paper towels
- Tongs, Egg Dippers or Slotted spoon
Instructions
The key to properly dyed eggs is taking your time throughout this process.
Cover your work surface with towels or newspapers to protect them from being stained.
Each color will need enough boiling water to cover the egg completely once submerged.
Using liquid colors will require up to 20 drops, using gel colors requires 1-3 drops depending on the depth of color.
Fill cups, bowls, or containers with enough water to cover the egg, 1 teaspoon of white vinegar and food coloring.
Place the egg on a slotted or regular spoon and dunk into the mixture, turning occasionally so both sides are colored.
Keep in the liquid for up to 5 minutes or longer for darker colors. Carefully remove the egg and set it aside to dry.