Step 2 of 3 · Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time
Peel under water
Peel under water — step 2 of 3 in Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time. Crack all over on counter. Start at wide end (air pocket). Peel under thin stream of water or in the bowl — membrane slips. Stubborn?
Free food & cooking tip: Peel under water (step 2 of 3 from "Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time").
Crack all over on counter. Start at wide end (air pocket). Peel under thin stream of water or in the bowl — membrane slips.
Stubborn? Peel under water longer; next batch use slightly older eggs.
Pro tip: Add a teaspoon baking soda to boil water — some swear it helps peel chemistry.
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