Hard Boiled Eggs in 17 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Fill a pot with enough water to cover eggs by at least an inch, bring to a rolling boil over high heat, and stir in baking soda and salt if using.
2. Lower the heat to a simmer and carefully lower the eggs into the water one by one using a slotted spoon to avoid cracking.
3. Turn the heat back up to medium-high to maintain a gentle boil and cook for 12 minutes for fully set, classic hard-boiled yolks.
4. Immediately transfer the eggs from the boiling water into an ice bath made of ice cubes and cold water.
5. Let the eggs chill in the ice bath for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the shell pulls away from the membrane.
6. Gently tap the egg on a hard surface, roll it under your palm to loosen the shell, and peel starting from the wider bottom end.