Originally Posted by
Tartan
I saw onTV to add baking soda to your water but I have not tried it. I bring water to the boil then turn down to simmer for 12 minutes. I then drain the pot and fill with cold water. When the eggs are cool enough to handle I crack them all over on the pot and then peel from the blunt end of the egg where the air pocket is.
I boil eggs BUT after the hot water is drained, put lid on and shake to crack the shells, fill pan with cold water and then peel.