How to Peel a Hard Boiled Egg with the Crack and Roll Method
Fill a bowl of water with cool water., Place hard boiled eggs in container filled with water., Allow eggs to sit in the water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes., Remove egg from water bath and pat dry., Tap egg against the hard surface and then lay...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Fill a bowl of water with cool water.
The bowl should be large enough to hold all the eggs but also allow the eggs to be covered completely by the water.
Consider using a Tupperware container instead of a bowl so you can top it with a lid for easy storage in the refrigerator. -
Step 2: Place hard boiled eggs in container filled with water.
Make sure all the eggs fit underneath the water. , You want the water to soak the hard shell, which will allow it to move away from the egg membrane.
For best results, place bowl in refrigerator while eggs soak. , You don’t have to dry it completely but just remove excess water so it doesn't slip from your fingers. , Eggshell should be slightly cracked but not broken. , Perform this motion once or twice. , Shell should come apart in one or two clean pieces.
Egg should be moist. -
Step 3: Allow eggs to sit in the water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
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Step 4: Remove egg from water bath and pat dry.
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Step 5: Tap egg against the hard surface and then lay on the counter (on its side).
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Step 6: Roll egg back and forth over the surface.
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Step 7: Peel away shell to reveal the hard boiled egg.
Detailed Guide
The bowl should be large enough to hold all the eggs but also allow the eggs to be covered completely by the water.
Consider using a Tupperware container instead of a bowl so you can top it with a lid for easy storage in the refrigerator.
Make sure all the eggs fit underneath the water. , You want the water to soak the hard shell, which will allow it to move away from the egg membrane.
For best results, place bowl in refrigerator while eggs soak. , You don’t have to dry it completely but just remove excess water so it doesn't slip from your fingers. , Eggshell should be slightly cracked but not broken. , Perform this motion once or twice. , Shell should come apart in one or two clean pieces.
Egg should be moist.
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