[bring to a boil]

As to not begin an essay on hard boiled eggs, I will attempt a short answer:

• Place eggs in the smallest pan they will fit in and cover with water; bring to a boil. 
• Let boil for 5* minutes. Turn off the heat and let the eggs set in the hot water for three more minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water until cool enough to handle. 
• Peel!

I like to either use them when they are still quite warm or make an entire carton and keep them in my fridge for a quick (and mobile) breakfast option.  If you are keeping them for later, don’t peel them until you are ready to use them.  I have found that this timing works really well and you don’t get that layer of gray color around the yolk.  That is a sure sign of overcooked eggs. 

*3 minutes for soft boiled.