Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Whether you're looking to improve a salade nicoise, perfect your deviled egg recipe, or you're simply searching for a quick and protein-packed snack, we've got the easy technique for the perfect hard-boiled egg. Ingredients Egg Salt Directions Cover eggs with cold water by 1 inch. Bring water to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 13 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Cook's Notes To spice it up, cut the egg in half and top with a dash of salt mixed with paprika; pepper and lemon zest; or chili flakes. 1 large egg is 1 serving. Print