Yeast Free Hard-Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are one of those endlessly satisfying staples that never go out of style — protein-packed, portable, and genuinely delicious with nothing more than a pinch of salt and pepper. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, they're a natural fit since there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to second-guess. The technique here is straightforward but precise: a full rolling boil, a timed 11-minute cook, and an immediate plunge into an ice bath to stop the cooking and keep those yolks perfectly set with no rubbery texture or gray ring in sight. The ice bath step is the real secret weapon — it also makes peeling dramatically easier, especially when you start from the wider end where the air pocket gives you a clean entry point. A dozen eggs at once means you've got a week's worth of snacks, quick lunches, or protein-rich additions to salads ready to go. Simple, reliable, and completely free of anything that doesn't belong on your plate.
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6 servings
- 12 large eggs
- ice, for the ice bath
For serving
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Using a slotted spoon, lower the eggs one at a time into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 11 minutes for fully set yolks with no gray ring.
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