Baking soda trick makes hard-boiled eggs easier to peel

To make hard-boiled eggs easier to peel, adding half a teaspoon of baking soda to approximately two liters of boiling water can help. The baking soda increases the alkalinity of the water, which may assist the membrane in separating from the egg white.

Other factors for successful peeling include the age of the eggs, the cooking method, and rapid cooling. It is recommended to place eggs into already boiling water and, once cooked for nine to ten minutes, immediately transfer them to a bowl of very cold water or ice water. This sudden temperature change helps the interior pull away from the shell. For best results, start peeling from the wider end of the egg where the air pocket is located.