Color Wash Easter Eggs

Preparation

• Gently place eggs in single layer in large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Cover. Bring just to boil on high heat. Remove from heat. Let stand 12 minutes. (Adjust time up or down by 3 minutes for each size larger or smaller).

• Pour off hot water and rapidly cool eggs by running them under cold water (or place in ice water) until completely cooled.

• Place several eggs in a colander in the kitchen sink. Splash eggs with vinegar. Drop yellow food color onto eggs. Gently shake the colander for a few seconds to help the color spread. Let stand 30 seconds. Repeat with 1 or 2 additional food colors, if desired. After the final stand time, lightly rinse eggs with water. Drain completely. Allow eggs to dry.