Ultimate Egg Guide

• Prepare: Place eggs in a saucepan in a single layer. Cover with 1 inch of cold water.
• Boil: Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
• Simmer: Turn off heat, cover, and let sit:
  • 6-7 mins: Soft-boiled
  • 8-9 mins: Jammy
  • 12-15 mins: Hard-boiled
• Ice Bath: Transfer to ice water for 5 mins to stop cooking and make peeling easy!

The Recipe: Combine ½ cup boiling water, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 10–20 drops of food coloring.

• The Vinegar Rule: Vinegar is crucial! It helps the dye bond to the shell for vibrant colors.
• Dyeing Time: Soak 3-5 minutes for pastels. Leave longer for dark, deep colors.
• Drying: Use a wire rack or paper towel. Once dry, rub with a tiny bit of oil for a shiny finish.

Simmer ingredients in 2 cups water + 1 tbsp vinegar.

• Rubber Bands: Wrap tightly before dyeing for crisp white stripes.
• Stickers: Place vinyl dots/shapes, dye, let dry, then peel.
• Crayon Resist: Draw on the white egg with crayon; wax repels the dye!
• Marbling: Add 1 tbsp oil to the dye cup for a cool veiny look.