Eggs Benedict
Learning Intention:To learn how to make a hollandaise sauce for Eggs Benedict.
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Success Criteria:I can whisk the egg yolk and lemon juice over a double boiler.
I can add the butter and continue to whisk the yolk, juice and butter until the sauce thickens. |
Eggs Benedict is an American breakfast dish that consists of two halves of an English muffin, topped with ham or bacon, poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce. There are conflicting accounts as to the origin of eggs Benedict, including: In an interview recorded in the "Talk of the Town" column of The New Yorker in 1942, the year before his death] Lemuel Benedict, a retired Wall Street stock broker, claimed that he had wandered into the Waldorf Hotel in 1894 and, hoping to find a cure for his morning hangover, ordered "buttered toast, poached eggs, crisp bacon, and Hollandaise." Oscar Tschirky, the famed maître d'hôtel, was so impressed with the dish that he put it on the breakfast and luncheon menus but substituted ham for the bacon and a toasted English muffin for the toast.
Role of breakfast:Breakfast may indeed be the most important meal of the day, but many people either skip breakfast entirely or choose breakfast foods that are low in protein. A balanced breakfast, including high-quality whey protein, starts
the day off right, provides important fuel for morning exercise, increases satiety throughout the day and may ultimately aid in weight management. How to make a hollandaise sauce: |
Tips & Techniques:-When preparing the hollandaise sauce, it is important to use a low, slow heat and to whisk continuously so as not to cook the eggs.
-The water of the double boiler should not be touching the top saucepan and no water should get into the sauce. -Poached eggs are best cooked in a poaching liquid. The water in the saucepan should not be boiling with big quick bubbles but should be soft and slow. Food Preparation Skills Required:1. Whisking
2. Separating Cooking Methods:1. Poaching
2. Toasting Important Tools & Equipment:1. Double boiler
2. Balloon whisk 3. Grill or toaster 4. Saucepan 5. Slotted Spoon |