Bring to a boil enough water to just cover eggs in a pot. About 2 inches (just the water)

Now add eggs to the boiling water (I use a small strainer or bowl to transfer and using an oven mit) to protect hand from steam and gently place all in at once.

Cover, return to boil then uncover,set timer 12 min.

Now prepare a big bowl of ice and fill with water

When timer is done. Remove eggs a few at a time to strainer and plunge all eggs into the icewater at once.. let sit a few minutes or as long as you want. They're ready to peel or put away in cartons in fridge