EGGS BENEDICT

Instructions

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   Dash of Tabasco® sauce • 3 T. white vinegar • Dash of salt • 4 eggs • 4 English muffins • 4 slices ham or Canadian bacon • Dash of paprika Prepare sauce first by beating egg yolks with a wire whisk in a double boiler.

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   Over low heat add pieces of butter a little at a time, beating until dissolved.

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   After all butter has been combined, add lemon juice and water.

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   Raise heat to almost boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened.

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   Add a dash of Tabasco® sauce.

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   Next, prepare eggs.

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   Experiment with egg first.

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   Into a large boiler put 6 inches of water, vinegar and salt.

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   Heat water until just boiling.

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    Stir water and ease egg into water.

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    Cook for 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 minutes.

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    Keep water swirling.

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    Remove eggs with a slotted spoon.

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    Toast muffins; top with ham or Canadian bacon; toast again.

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    Add egg, sauce and paprika to toasted muffin.