how to hard boil eggs without cracking them
L.A. Times Test Kitchen and Food Editor Russ Parsonsâ tip is simple. Place the eggs in a pan just big enough to hold them in a single layer, Parsons said. Cover them with cold water and bring them to a rolling boil. Cook for one minute, then remove them from the heat.When the water has cooled enough that you can put your hand in (about 20 minutes), the eggs will be perfectly cooked..Hereâs why this method works: Cold water and placing the eggs in a single layer helps prevent cracking.ips and tricks on how to boil the perfect Easter eggs without cracking them in 2014. Flickr. Tips and tricks on how to boil the perfect Easter eggs without cracking them in 2014.