The crown jewel of brunch. Toasted English muffins, crispy bacon, perfectly poached eggs, and a glossy hollandaise that takes patience but rewards you completely.

Eggs Benedict

Stephanie Sharpe

@steph

about 1 month ago

The crown jewel of brunch. Toasted English muffins, crispy bacon, perfectly poached eggs, and a glossy hollandaise that takes patience but rewards you completely.

Recipe

Ingredients

·4 English muffins split and toasted

·8 slices crispy bacon (or for a more traditional taste, add Canadian bacon - which is like a ham steak)

·8 large eggs for poaching

·2 tbsp white vinegar

For hollandaise

·3 egg yolks, 1 tbsp lemon juice

·1/2 cup clarified butter warm

·Salt, cayenne, white pepper

Instructions

1.Blend yolks and lemon juice. Slowly stream in warm butter while blending.

2.Season hollandaise with salt and cayenne. Keep warm.

3.Bring a wide pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar.

4.Create a gentle whirlpool, drop in eggs one at a time. Poach 3 minutes.

5.Assemble: muffin, bacon, poached egg, hollandaise.

6.Garnish with paprika and fresh chives.

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