Homemade Eggs Benedict Brunch
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 English muffins or brioche-style bread or toasted bread
- 4 slices of bacon or cooked ham
- 150 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley
Preparation
Prepare the hollandaise sauce by melting the butter without burning it
Beat 2 egg yolks with lemon juice over a double boiler
Gradually incorporate the butter
Season with salt and pepper and it's done
Poach the eggs by bringing water to a boil with a splash of vinegar
Create a gentle whirlpool and add the egg
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes and remove with a slotted spoon
Toast the English muffins
Cook the bacon or ham until golden
Assemble by layering bread, bacon, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce
Decorate with herbs and enjoy
Tips
To get perfect eggs, crack the egg into a small bowl and then carefully pour it into the water
