Eggs Benedict: ============== 1) Make hollandaise + keep warm 2) Toast english muffin + keep warm 3) Cook bacon 4) Poach eggs 5) Build w/muffin, egg, bacon, hollandaise Hollandaise Sauce: ================== - 3 egg yolks - salt - 6 tbsp (3/4 stick butter) softened - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1) Put yolks, 2 tbsp water and pinch salt in small saucepan over low heat. Cook whisking constantly until light, foamy + slightly thickened (3-5 minutes). If eggs begin to curdle, remove from heat and whisk a minute before returning 2) Remove from heat and add butter a tbsp or two at a time, whisking constantly to combine. 3) Return to heat and continue to whisk until thickened 4) Add lemon juice, taste + adjust seasoning (adding pinch cayenne if desired). Serve immediately or keep warm over very low leat (or warm water) whisking occassionally Poached Egg Tips: ================== 1) Bring 1-2 inches of water to a boil in a small deep skillet, add salt and lower water to where it barely bubbles (about 200 degres) 2) one at a time, Break Eggs into shallow bowl and slip them into water 3) Cook 3-5 minutes until white is set and yolk has firmed over. 4) Remove with slotted spoon and allow water to drain off a few seconds. If making a lot, you can use a second large pot of covered warm water on low heat (145 to 150 degrees). THen fish out and drain all when serving.