Boiled Eggs

Soft boiled eggs:
Boil enough water to cover the desired amount of eggs. Lower eggs into the water, cover pan, remove from heat, let stand 6 minutes. Transfer to cold water to cool down before eating.

Hard boiled eggs:
Put eggs in pan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water. Peel when cool enough to handle.