• Today in History - 1780

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Wed Sep 21 04:58:00 2022
    21 September 1780 - BENEDICT ARNOLD PLOTS TO BETRAY US CONTINENTAL ARMY: General Benedict Arnold is dissatisfied with how his US Continental
    Army career has progressed and today meets with his ostensible enemy,
    British Major John André, to handover of his command, West Point, to
    the redcoats. His plot later exposed, Arnold's name will become a
    byword for treason or betrayal.

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    Title: Benedict Arnold's Eggs Benedict
    Categories: Breads, Pork, Citrus, Sauces
    Yield: 8 servings

    1 tb Distilled white vinegar
    8 lg Eggs
    4 English muffins, split,
    - toasted
    8 sl Canadian bacon; warmed
    3 Egg yolks
    1/4 c Water
    2 tb Fresh lemon juice
    1/2 c Softened butter
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/8 ts Paprika
    1/8 ts Pepper
    Chives, chopped

    HEAT 2" to 3" inches of water, vinegar and 1/8 of
    teaspoon salt in large saucepan or deep skillet to
    boiling. Adjust heat to keep liquid simmering gently.
    Break eggs, one at a time, into small bowl. Hold dish
    close to surface of pan and slip egg into water.

    COOK eggs until whites are completely set and yolks
    begin to thicken but are not hard, 3 to 5 minutes. Do
    not stir. LIFT eggs from water with slotted spoon; Drain
    well on platter lined with paper towels. Keep warm.

    WHISK egg yolks, water and lemon juice in a small
    saucepan until blended. COOK over low heat, whisking
    constantly, until mixture bubbles alongside the pan.
    WHISK in butter until melted and sauce is thickened.
    Remove pan from heat immediately. STIR in salt and
    paprika.

    TOP each muffin half with 1 bacon slice, 1 egg and about
    1 1/2 tablespoons of hollandaise sauce.

    GARNISH with chives.

    SERVE immediately.

    Yields: 8 Servings

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.incredibleegg.org

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