On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:14:00 -0400, "Wendy" >
wrote:

>I know new eggs won't peel. How does soaking them in water over night
>change that? Wendy

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ward Abbott" >

Since the shells are porous, soaking them overnight allows water to
soak through the shell and 'wet' the membrane that lines the shell.
This makes even fresh eggs easy to peel.

If you don't plan 12 hours ahead, a similar result can be obtained by
removing the eggs from the boiling water, cracking the shell gently
in several places. Tthen let them soak in cold water for 10 to 15
mins. The water soaks in through the cracks in the shell.