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Eggs Benedict Recipe

Name: Eggs Benedict
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ***Eggs; 15ml (1 tbsp) white vinegar; 4 large eggs; ***Sauce; 45ml (3 tbsp) white vinegar; 2 large egg yolks; 80g butter, melted; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; buttered toast or English muffins, to serve; 4 slices ham

July 26, 2023

Eggs Benedict, a classic breakfast delight, combines perfectly poached eggs, velvety hollandaise sauce, and savoury ham atop toasted English muffins. This timeless recipe offers a symphony of flavours that elevate any morning. Indulge in the art of brunch with this easy-to-follow Eggs Benedict recipe and awaken your taste buds.

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Eggs Benedict

Serves: 2

Cooking Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

Eggs
15ml (1 tbsp) white vinegar
4 large eggs
Sauce
45ml (3 tbsp) white vinegar
2 large egg yolks
80g butter, melted
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
buttered toast or English muffins, to serve
4 slices ham

Instructions

Eggs

Heat a few centimetres of water in a deep frying pan over low heat until just simmering. Add the vinegar and use a wooden spoon to create a whirlpool. Crack the eggs one at a time into a small bowl and slip into the water. Cook the eggs for 3 – 4 minutes or until just set.

Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, drain well and place in a baking dish.

Sauce

Heat the vinegar in a small pot and simmer until reduced by half. Transfer to a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water, add the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture leaves a ribbon trail when you lift the whisk. Gradually whisk in the butter until the sauce has thickened. Season, remove from the heat and set aside.

Place 2 pieces of toast on each plate, top with the ham and poached eggs, spoon a little of the sauce over and serve.

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