To boil 12 eggs, place them in a single layer in a large saucepan and cover with water at least 1 inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a boil, which may take about 15 minutes depending on your stove and pot size. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let the eggs boil for 10 to 12 minutes, with 11 minutes being a common recommended time for hard-boiled eggs. After boiling, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice water bath for about 10 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier
. In summary:
- Bring water with eggs to a boil (about 15 minutes)
- Boil eggs for 10-12 minutes (11 minutes typical)
- Cool eggs in ice water for 10 minutes before peeling
This method works well for 12 eggs boiled at once in a large pot
