Fill the pot with cold water, covering the eggs by about 1 inch.
Add a pinch of salt (optional).
Turn on the heat and bring the water to a full boil.
Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and turn off the heat.
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Let the eggs sit in the hot water:
Soft-boiled: 6 minutes
Medium-boiled: 9 minutes
Hard-boiled: 12 minutes
Transfer eggs immediately into an ice bath for 5 minutes.
Gently peel and enjoy!
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