Place eggs in a saucepan
Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch
Put the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat
Bring the water to a boil
Turn off the heat
Cover the saucepan with a lid
Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 6 to 12 minutes, depending on desired doneness
Drain the hot water
Transfer the eggs to cold water or an ice bath
Let the eggs cool
Peel and serve