4 egg yolks 1/2 pound lightly salted butter (at room temperature) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon water Dash of Tabasco? sauce 3 tablespoon 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. Over low heat add pieces of butter a little at a time, beating until dissolved. After all butter has been combined, add lemon juice and water. Raise heat to almost boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until thickened. Add a dash of Tabasco? sauce.
Next, prepare eggs. Experiment with egg first. Into a large boiler put 6 inches of water, vinegar and salt. Heat water until just boiling. Stir water and ease egg into water. Cook for 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 minutes. Keep water swirling. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon. Toast muffins; top with ham or Canadian bacon; toast again. Add egg, sauce and paprika to toasted muffin.
