1. Place eggs in a single layer in a pot or saucepan.

2. Add enough cold water to the pot to cover the eggs by at least one inch.

3. Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.

4. Once the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot with a lid.

5. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 9-12 minutes, depending on how well-done you want the yolks. For a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, cook for 4-6 minutes. For a medium-boiled egg with a slightly runny yolk, cook for 6-8 minutes. For a hard-boiled egg with a fully set yolk, cook for 9-12 minutes.

6. After the desired cooking time, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool and stop the cooking process.

7. Once cooled, peel the eggs and enjoy as desired.