re: How do you hard boil eggs?

I saw this on some TV show years ago (Alton Brown maybe?) and it works perfectly every time for a hard boiled egg. I've done it with 4 eggs, and with 6 eggs and it has never failed. I've never tried this method with less than 4 eggs or more than 6.

Put your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. I usually have about a half inch or so of water above the eggs. Turn on the heat and set your timer for 17 minutes. The heat should be high, just a little below the highest setting. After 17 minutes turn off the heat, drain the eggs and peel when they have cooled down a bit. Perfect every time.