Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Eggs Benedict



I promise this is easy, you can do it!!
3 egg yolks
1  lemon, juice
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 pinch ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3  cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt

4 strips Canadian-style bacon
2 English muffins, split

To Make Hollandaise: Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cream . Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated.  Remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm.

To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate covered with paper towels.

While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins. Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg. Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

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