There are $$12$$ gold coins with exactly the same appearance, including $$11$$ real coins and $$1$$ fake coin. The weight of the fake coin is different from that of the real coin, and whether the fake coin is lighter or heavier than the real coin is unknown. How many times at least do you need to weigh the coins using a balance to ensure that you can find the fake coin? 
选项为:A:$$1$$  B:$$2$$  C:$$3$$  D:$$4$$  E:$$5$$  请回答其中一个选项.