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Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Cover with a lid and bring water to a boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, set the timer for the desired time. Boil for 6 - 7 minutes for perfect hard boiled eggs. For soft-boiled eggs: 4 minutes.
Tips. 1  Extra-large eggs need to cook for slightly longer than large eggs. 2  Add about three minutes to the cooking time, depending how large the egg is. 3  For instance, an extra-large hard-boiled egg might take as long as 15 minutes.