Hard-boiled Eggs

Put enough water in the pan to cover all of the eggs that you are going to prepare. Bring to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt for every 4 eggs. Carefully lower each egg in the water on a spoon. Reduce the heat to simmer. Occasionally move the eggs around with a wooden spoon so that the yolk remains in the center of the egg. Allow 12 minutes of cooking time for medium eggs and 15 minutes for large eggs. Replace the hot water with cold water; let the eggs stay in the water until you are ready to use them.