On Sunday mornings,
the Hawthornes
like to treat themselves to a special breakfast.
Mr. Hawthorne loves my Eggs Benedict
so that's what I'm fixing this morning.
I made these last Sunday and am only now getting around to posting -
just in time for you to make these for your
Sunday morning breakfast tomorrow.
like to treat themselves to a special breakfast.
Mr. Hawthorne loves my Eggs Benedict
so that's what I'm fixing this morning.
I made these last Sunday and am only now getting around to posting -
just in time for you to make these for your
Sunday morning breakfast tomorrow.
filled it with water,
and added a couple of tablespoons of white vinegar.
I turned the burner on low.
This water will be simmering, ready for poaching eggs,
by the time I finish everything else.
The addition of the vinegar aids in the
coagulation of the albumin, resulting in a neat,
compact package of egg.
Whenever I've ordered Eggs Benedict,
they've never had the spinach on them.
Is spinach unique to my Eggs B?
Add a little water, cover,
and let the spinach steam for a few minutes ...
and let the spinach steam for a few minutes ...
I started on my ham.
Saute in unsalted butter for a few minutes.
Mr. Hawthorne's new favorite ham of choice
is Double Smoked Kentucky Ham.
Next, my Hollandaise.
Do not be intimidated by Hollandaise Sauce.
It really is quite easy.
Just don't let the eggs scramble.
I don't keep the pan on direct heat the entire time.
I hover over the heat, so as not to scramble the eggs.
If you're hesitant about this, use a double boiler for your Hollandaise.
whisking and incorporating completely
before adding in the next pat.
For two yolks, I used 3/4 stick of butter.
Remember to hover.
my poaching water was simmering.
Stir vigorously to make a vortex ...
I decided to throw caution to the wind
and sprinkle some tarragon over top.
I can be so cutting-edge at times.
It's that Hawthorne wild streak.
I want to hear from my readers, now.
I want to know you made this
for your Sunday morning breakfast.
I want to know you made this
for your Sunday morning breakfast.
Wonderful Benedict! Seeing those poached eggs makes me want to have a salad lyonaise for lunch
ReplyDeleteWhere does one find double smoked Kentucky ham?
ReplyDeleteThanks, SD. An SL looks pretty good now.
ReplyDeleteKathy,
We found the double smoked Kentucky ham at the Food Lion in Nags Head. Half-price.