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Perfect boiled eggs, courtesy of exhaustive research by J. Kenji López-Alt:
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Lower the eggs straight from the fridge into a pan of boiling water.
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Drop the heat to a low simmer.
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Cook for 11 minutes for hard or 6 minutes for soft.
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If serving cold, shock the eggs in ice water immediately, then chill for at least 15 minutes.