boil water, then boil the egg for 12 minutes
here are some ideas for hard-boiled eggs...
egg salad:
mash 3 eggs with 1/4c. mayo, 2 stalks of chopped celery, 1/4c. shredded cheddar cheese, 4 slices of 1" thick cucumber minced, chopped red onion, 1t of curry powder and salt and pepper to taste...