How to Make Eggs Benedict and German Pancakes for the Best Homemade Brunch

Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison uncover the secrets to making foolproof Eggs Benedict at home. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for espresso machines. Finally, test cook Dan Souza makes Julia a show-stopping German Pancake.

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[garyevans]

Julia and Bridget together is an experience all by itself.

[katydidiy]

I've been draining the eggs too and it really works. I keep the drained part in the freezer. Thaw for breading shrimp or chicken strips for a light crunchy coating, especially using panko!

[MzShonuff]

Thank you for the trick of draining the whites before poaching the eggs. This was the first time I was successful in being able to poach eggs after years of trying everything, including using my Instant Pot! (for those of you reading: if you don't have vinegar, you can always use lemon juice, especially for eggs Benedict, where lemon juice is already in the Hollandaise sauce).

[daviddimascio]

The poached egg recipe is fantastic! I followed it to the letter and it worked every time. Job very well executed, thank you! 👍

[delanaria]

I can't believe how easy and absolutely delicious this hollandaise sauce is.

[jean-francoisdaignault]

When I cook apples on the stovetop I add the peels to the pan. They release their pectine and a bit of colour into the sauce, so it takes on a lovely hue and luscious texture. Of course I fish them out and discard them before serving :)

[barbarab]

Best video ever...all my favorite foods...Eggs Benedict to die for...Perfect!!!!

[nicolemiller]

fav quote: "I want to shake the hand of the first person who said "you know what these poached eggs need? An egg sauce"

[bobdavis]

Outstanding presentation with the eggs Benedict!

[johnryan]

Thanks Julia, Bridget and Dan. These recipes look very good. I plan to make both for my family.

[rygy]

That looks like the easiest Hollandaise ever!!! And that German pancake was incredible!

[watrgrl]

I grew up eating “german” pancakes as a kid. I learned how to make them as an adult. I experimented with recipes and made up my own in the end. My recipe also uses 6 eggs but i also add melted butter and heavy cream to the batter and just vanilla with no other spices but i like the thought of adding nutmeg. I use my largest cast iron skillet preheated in the oven with more butter and nothing sticks. I love them with just butter and maple syrup.

[ca]

Great show. I love the scientific information and explanations that go beyond, "just do it this way." Great fun and great recipes. Thanks.

[Luluita]

Thank you for finally doing hollandaise sauce. I love all your recipes please keep posting I can't wait to try the sauce!!

[hogsandsooners]

Julia is the best! Also, a little turmeric in a great addition to the sauce.

[nicolep]

What an excellent tip for poaching the eggs, thank you!! Same goes for the hollandaise sauce! 😊

[michelemacisaac]

I have the cookbook. I’ve done the German pancake. After cooking apples, I pour batter in the pan around the apples then I bake. Delicious

[lisazweig]

I love all the recipes! I cannot wait to make the Dutch pancake! I love the innovation of the hollandaise sauce! Wow! I remember when I had to whisk and whisk together the melted butter, but, now that recipe is great! I do work in the culinary industry and am very impressed! Cannot wait for next weekend to make a feast!

[bobdavis]

Oh, the German pancake presentation was outstanding !!!

[josephertz]

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