Put eggs in a pan and put enough water in the pan to cover them completely by an inch. Don't lower the eggs into the pan or they might crack. Bring to a boil, and then turn down the heat to medium so the water doesn't bubble around the eggs. Cook for 20 minutes, and then run under water for a minute.Spread out on a kitchen towel so they don't roll off the counter. When they're cool-give it about 20 minutes-put in the refrigerator.2.on't lower the eggs into the pan or they might crack. Bring to a boil, and then turn down the heat to medium so the water doesn't bubble around the eggs. Cook for 20 minutes, and then run under water for a minute.