Step 1

Place enough water in a 2 quart saucepan to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch.  Bring to a light boil.

Step 2

Ready your timer to 10 minutes (or desired length of time) but do not yet set it to count down.

Step 3

Using a slotted spoon, lower 1 or 2 eggs at a time into the boiling water.  Bob them up and down a few times to allow the shells to adjust to the heat before setting them down in. Work quickly but gently. When all eggs are in the water, set your timer. Reduce heat to a bare simmer.

Step 4

While they cook, prepare an ice bath. Place ice in a large bowl and add water, but not enough to cover the ice.

Step 5

When timer goes off, remove eggs to the ice bath to cool.