Residual Heat or "No Boil" Method:
- Add eggs to a small saucepan with a lid. Add enough water to cover the eggs by at least 1/2 inch.
- Bring the pan of water with the eggs to a full boil over high heat.
- As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat, cover the pan with the lid and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- As soon as the timer goes off, carefully drain the eggs and run them under cold water or drop them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
Traditional Boiling Method:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a full boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water. Return the water to a simmer.
- Set the timer for 8 - 11 minutes. 8 minutes will give you slightly softer, but still fully cooked yolks while 11 minutes will give you firm yolks.
- As soon as the timer goes off, carefully drain the eggs and run them under cold water or drop them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.