Objective: How to boil eggs.

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

OPT: a). Place your eggs in a pot and cover with no water by 1 inch, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes. b). Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes.
b).