white) has a lower pH, causing it to bind tightly to the inner membrane. As eggs age, air enters through the shell, raising the pH and loosening that bond.
→ Tip: Buy eggs, then wait a week before hard-boiling them for best peeling.
2. PEEL UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN A BOWL OF WATER
After boiling and cooling, peel your eggs submerged—either under a gentle stream of cool running water or in a bowl of cold water.
The water slips between the shell and membrane, acting as a lubricant.
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