Jul 13 2026
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Pesto Benedict Recipe

Inspired by Buona Forchetta - South Park
Time1h
Serves4

Housemade English muffin, fior di latte Mozzarella, tomato, basil, poached eggs, pesto hollandaise

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Ingredients

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For the English Muffins

For the Pesto Hollandaise

For Assembling

Method

Prepare the English Muffins

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead and Rise

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

  3. 3

    Shape and Cook

    Divide the dough into 4 pieces, shape into muffins, and cook on a greased skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.

Make the Pesto Hollandaise

  1. 4

    Prepare the Base

    In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until thick.

  2. 5

    Melt and Emulsify

    In a saucepan, melt the butter. Slowly drizzle it into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously until thickened. Stir in basil pesto and salt.

Poach the Eggs

  1. 6

    Poaching Method

    Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes, until whites are set.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 7

    Layering

    Split the English muffins, layer with mozzarella, sliced tomato, poached eggs, and fresh basil. Drizzle with pesto hollandaise and season with salt and pepper.

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