How to Hard Cook Eggs and Dye Them Naturally

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Life is all about habits – we have some great ones and not so great ones. My great habit is Monday through Saturday I eat 2 or 3 hard cooked eggs. I put them in a small saucepan with cold water on High and bring them to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. And then, cool them off in cold water.

If I need to “leave” the kitchen, I will put them on the burner on high and time them for 17 minutes which seems to take into account the time needed to bring the eggs to a boil. I learned this never fail method from my wonderful neighbor Julie Zabloski.

Check out more on eggs at my favorite egg website!

 

hard boiled eggs, dyed eggs

Dye Recipes

Select a dyeing agent, and place it in the pot using the amount listed below. Add 1 quart water and 2 tablespoons white vinegar to pot; if more water is necessary to cover ingredients, proportionally increase the amount of vinegar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Allow the ingredients to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain dye into a bowl.

Red-cabbage dye: 4 cups chopped cabbage
Turmeric dye: 3 tablespoons turmeric
Onion-skin dye: 4 cups onion skins (skins of about 12 onions)
Beet dye: 4 cups chopped beets
Coffee dye: 1 quart strong black coffee (instead of water) Cold Dipping Method

For a step-by-step tutorial, check more out here!

We would love to hear your secret recipe to hard cook your eggs and what you use to dye them naturally! I can’t wait for lavender colored eggs dyed with beet juice! How about you?

Happy Easter Everyone!