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

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  • Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 500

  • @garyevans9194
    @garyevans9194 3 роки тому +29

    Julia and Bridget together is an experience all by itself.

  • @katydidiy
    @katydidiy 3 роки тому +62

    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!

    • @brd8764
      @brd8764 2 роки тому +1

      About nothing. Right.

  • @MzShonuff123
    @MzShonuff123 4 роки тому +27

    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).

  • @nicolemiller97
    @nicolemiller97 3 роки тому +50

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

    • @juansierra5704
      @juansierra5704 3 роки тому +2

      Yes, many thanks to Mrs. LeGrand Benedict and the Delmonico brothers!

  • @bobdavis1168
    @bobdavis1168 Місяць тому +1

    Oh , the German pancake presentation was outstanding !!!

  • @jean-francoisdaignault9612
    @jean-francoisdaignault9612 2 роки тому +4

    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 :)

  • @bjspeck4337
    @bjspeck4337 3 роки тому +4

    I was at a friend's house one weekend morning and decided on Eggs Benedict but had some limes but no lemon. We did the Eggs SemiBenedict using a little lime instead of lemon. Surprisingly good.

  • @delanaria268
    @delanaria268 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @watrgrl2
    @watrgrl2 4 роки тому +5

    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.

    • @joew2588
      @joew2588 5 місяців тому

      I agree, using heavy cream in place of milk yields a richer, thicker pancake, plus I like the flavor better. And yes, nutmeg really makes this, but you should also add the lemon zest. They complement one another. I use my 12 Carbon Steel skillet and it comes out beautiful.
      NB- Be sure to put this lower than half way down in the oven. I neglected to do this once, and it puffed up into the broiler. Still tasted good, but removing it from the oven was much fun, and the presentation left a lot to be desired.

  • @hogsandsooners
    @hogsandsooners 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @rygy82
    @rygy82 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @jengmn
    @jengmn 4 роки тому +1

    I don't understand why people come on here and try to tell you there is a better recipe! There aren't any better cooks than Bridget and Julia! Thanks for posting this recipe. I have tried every hollandaise sauce recipe out there and I never could get it to work, until now. You two are the best! If there is one positive to be said about being quarantined to my home it is browsing for recipes on You Tube and finding America's Test Kitchen!

    • @fabianmckenna8197
      @fabianmckenna8197 3 роки тому

      You can do it a microwave.
      Egg yolks, lemon juice and soft, (not melted) butter in a bowl.
      Quick stir,
      Microwave for 20 seconds, stir, repeat 20, stir, repeat 20 et voila.
      May just need an extra 10 at the end but small timings and stir well or you get scrambled eggs!
      Works amazingly well and takes about 90 seconds in total..

    • @ellove370
      @ellove370 Рік тому

      @Jennifer Geist I agree 💗

  • @divineoracle7944
    @divineoracle7944 4 роки тому +2

    These ladies are Masters at their craft.🧐

  • @daviddimascio2338
    @daviddimascio2338 5 років тому +61

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

  • @michelemacisaac9185
    @michelemacisaac9185 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @whisperoutoftime
    @whisperoutoftime Рік тому +1

    The German pancake looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing! Cinnamon and apple...YUM!

  • @ABWSKITCHEN
    @ABWSKITCHEN 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this recipes, definitely I will have the German pancake before the debate tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NotContinuum
    @NotContinuum 5 років тому +24

    I always used Betty Crocker's hollandaise recipe, which uses cold butter that slowly melts in the yolks on the double boiler. Takes a long time but I've never had it break.

  • @theeyeofthestorm5718
    @theeyeofthestorm5718 5 років тому +3

    Thanks everyone for keeping the show going

  • @watrgrl2
    @watrgrl2 4 роки тому +2

    I have a love affair with hollandais sauce. I often use a short cut with a packet of Knorr hollandais mix but I add more butter and lemon juice to it. I also add smoked paprika when i want to use it as a sauce to drizzle over cedar or alder wood planked grilled salmon. The combination is ambrosia.

  • @alexill
    @alexill 5 років тому +10

    Eggs Benedict + popped collar = a thumbs up from this guy 👍

  • @AdamShaiken
    @AdamShaiken 5 років тому +15

    That German Pammy cake though, OH MY Goo'nesst !

  • @kathleenjones8501
    @kathleenjones8501 3 роки тому +2

    Just discovered you- such great tips- thank you

  • @johnryan6456
    @johnryan6456 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @jeremiahcomer
    @jeremiahcomer 3 роки тому +2

    Of course now you can poach a decent amount of eggs in the shell using a sous vide cooker! If you don’t mind waiting for the water to heat up, it’s even less messy without having to use vinegar (which I don’t want even a hint of in my eggs).

  • @cheshkat6321
    @cheshkat6321 4 роки тому +1

    Today I made German pancakes using a different version. I made them in my cast iron skillet because I like the crispy bottom, flip it over so it becomes the top. A thing of beauty. Apples cooked on the stove with sugar and butter. Then cooked until the liquid from the apples reduced before adding the batter. Put skillet in preheated oven to bake.
    I like new/different recipes so I will try this variation although it uses two pans.
    But the eggs benedict looked very good. I'd like with homemade muffins or on waffles. I have seen this episode but had forgotten the egg straining tip. I've never had hollandaise sauce that wasn't from powder. My late husband made it often for asparagus as well.

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym5873 5 років тому +19

    Wow that German Pancake is a show stopper

  • @pattiday431
    @pattiday431 3 роки тому +2

    I really want to try that humongous Dutch Baby. Super impressive! I live alone. Guess I'll be eating it for a week.

  • @nicolep9636
    @nicolep9636 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @hyd916
    @hyd916 3 роки тому +2

    MAM, U EXPLAINED IT VERY WELL. I AM GONNA TRY TOMORROW MORNING. 👍

  • @mariavictorialucasanm
    @mariavictorialucasanm 5 років тому +56

    I like Dan Souza- makes food chemistry easy to understand. I use his videos for class.

    • @aloras405
      @aloras405 5 років тому +8

      Maria Victoria Lucasan have you seen his series called “what’s eating dan?” It’s fantastic

    • @ellove370
      @ellove370 Рік тому

      Dan's great! 💕& So is everyone 💕

  • @Luluita17
    @Luluita17 5 років тому +35

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

  • @nowjustanother
    @nowjustanother 5 років тому +2

    I own the Breville Barista Express, and I have to say that it's a fantastic machine. I tend to be a coffee snob, and the ability to dial in the precise grind size, amount of coffee, and tamp pressure (which is manual), is what sets it apart for me. The only downside? For the life of me, I can't get the foam to the right consistency for latte art. It's probably something I'm doing wrong, but after 2+ years with the machine, I've tried every technique, and watched every UA-cam video I can find. I'm starting to think that it's actually the machine after all.

  • @itburns5756
    @itburns5756 5 років тому +26

    I put the room temperature egg yolks in a warm blender, add the lemon juice salt and pepper, and with the blender running drizzle in boiling hot melted butter that's been heated in a Pyrex measuring cup. The hot liquid butter cooks the eggs and it thickens perfectly. It's easy and it's never failed me once.

    • @benjaminnicholas5759
      @benjaminnicholas5759 5 років тому +7

      Sounds sorta like mayonnaise, but in a very good way :)

    • @mneff69
      @mneff69 5 років тому +2

      I definitely will use that method!

    • @lucapeyrefitte6899
      @lucapeyrefitte6899 5 років тому

      It Burns how do you warm your blender?

    • @melaneykk5986
      @melaneykk5986 5 років тому +4

      @@lucapeyrefitte6899 most likely by filling it with warm or even boiling water and letting sit for a bit before dumping it out.

    • @kimadamson67
      @kimadamson67 5 років тому +9

      I do that as well....but now instead of a blender, I use an immersion blender and a tall skinny container (my immersion blender came with one). It’s quieter and a heck of a lot easier to clean!

  • @laurarees1714
    @laurarees1714 4 роки тому +1

    Love your show! You two come up with wonderful recipes! THANK YOU!!!

  • @barbarab9849
    @barbarab9849 5 років тому +32

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

  • @bobdavis1168
    @bobdavis1168 Місяць тому +1

    Outstanding presentation with the eggs Benedict!

  • @MrMikey1981
    @MrMikey1981 5 років тому +3

    I'm going to try both of these recipes. Thank you thank you!

  • @13c11a
    @13c11a 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @alanvonau278
    @alanvonau278 5 років тому +14

    I love your foolproof Eggs Benedict recipe. I would substitute lump crab meat and/or chopped lobster meat for Canadian bacon to make the dish more decadent.

  • @jamesdiehl8690
    @jamesdiehl8690 2 роки тому +1

    My family is part German, but I've never seen one of those! Incredible! I might have to try that!

  • @asp19471
    @asp19471 3 роки тому +2

    I ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR SHOW FOR A LONG TIME 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 HAPPY COOKING

  • @Forevertrue
    @Forevertrue 5 років тому +9

    Now this was a good one you can use. As A breakfast guy this is on the list for sure. Poached eggs and a Dutch baby? Wow I can hardly wait to try it.

  • @ilariocaro7065
    @ilariocaro7065 5 років тому +9

    Best recipe I ever followed. everything turned out perfectly. Too bad you can’t see it or tasted. I finished it off with a slice ham a beefy tomato and a whole half of an avocado and pour the sauce all over. Thanks restaurants are done for me

  • @cynthiachazen3420
    @cynthiachazen3420 5 років тому +3

    I grew up with a recipe for a dutch baby pancake, but it was German and called Olflaf. Great recipe and so easy to make.

  • @bjspeck4337
    @bjspeck4337 3 роки тому +2

    A friend and I wanted to have Eggs Benedict one day when I was visiting. We found we didn't have a lemon but we did have limes. New taste sensation worked well. We also tried a change on the English muffin and used an everything bagel.

  • @bg9217
    @bg9217 5 років тому +2

    Eggs Benedict are one of the greatest inventions man has ever made. I could egg them for every meal. But first I'm going to try to make the German pancakes that was a show stopper. Thanks

  • @NathanPieper
    @NathanPieper 5 років тому +3

    Amazing 4k quality! Keep up the great work.

  • @vikimoody8783
    @vikimoody8783 2 роки тому +1

    Loved all three segments. Great recipes !

  • @greatboniwanker
    @greatboniwanker 5 років тому +2

    Simple sauce that keeps and an amazing German pancake, Wow, Thanks!

  • @denisechapel1040
    @denisechapel1040 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic brunch recipes! Thanks!

  • @azilbean
    @azilbean 3 роки тому +2

    I have never made a successful Hollandaise sauce. I'm excited to try this!

  • @TraceyOfficial
    @TraceyOfficial 4 роки тому +1

    Can I just ask where have you been all my Life, America's Test Kitchen? So thankful for UA-cam Algorithms :-) :-) :-)

  • @lisazweig1894
    @lisazweig1894 5 років тому +6

    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!

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym5873 5 років тому

    Love these videos. Thanks

  • @josephertz5786
    @josephertz5786 3 роки тому +1

    I love you people thanks for everything you do. I learn new recipes and discover new gadgets tested by your wonderful people. Keep up the great work

  • @danieldumas7361
    @danieldumas7361 4 роки тому +1

    These recipes will definitely the Brunch King/Queen. Total keeper. Thanks !

  • @elizabethblackwell6242
    @elizabethblackwell6242 4 роки тому +1

    I've made Julia Child's blender hollandaise hundreds of time and never once broke the sauce. It's foolproof.

  • @debybrownd5768
    @debybrownd5768 5 років тому +1

    You guys are AMAZING!!!!

  • @a.phillips6892
    @a.phillips6892 3 роки тому +2

    I 💕 ATK, everything you make is incredible, and such wonderful tips on products/ appliances! Thank you!

  • @nicidevine6670
    @nicidevine6670 4 роки тому +1

    Love your recipes !!!

  • @pipe887
    @pipe887 5 років тому

    Oh, thank you! Love this!

  • @Chrisdb851
    @Chrisdb851 2 роки тому +1

    I'm gonna try this! It looks luxurious and super yummy.

  • @keeloe
    @keeloe 5 років тому +2

    Great vid. Like always. Delicious.

  • @marthamika7372
    @marthamika7372 Рік тому

    Both of the recipes were wonderful, I was totally impressed with German pancake, wow, thanks

  • @XavierKatzone
    @XavierKatzone 5 років тому

    Very nicely done - thx!

  • @jacquelineortega7534
    @jacquelineortega7534 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you, thank you thank you!!! I have been wanting an easy recipe for eggs Benedict. I have never had them but heard they were awesome. I think I can try these and actually not ruin them.

  • @jeah8259
    @jeah8259 5 років тому +4

    😱😱😱 I am definitely making the sauce tomorrow morning! I was too scared to make it at home but I think I can now, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

  • @peterharper9703
    @peterharper9703 5 років тому

    Awesome Job! Download this one!

  • @farmerbrown3768
    @farmerbrown3768 5 років тому +1

    Ooohhh! Looks so easy good , I’m gonna have to try it!

  • @joeysausage3437
    @joeysausage3437 2 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful!

  • @randyhaskellwhatsizesf3147
    @randyhaskellwhatsizesf3147 Рік тому

    You people rock!! Always the best

  • @geraldnemeth7944
    @geraldnemeth7944 3 роки тому +1

    That made me soooooo hungry. Thank you 💗

  • @Druidh31
    @Druidh31 5 років тому +3

    Weekend eggs Benedict are becoming a habit here. Super good recipe.

  • @reneeganley6423
    @reneeganley6423 5 років тому +1

    Love that hollandaise trick, Julia 💖💚💛♥💟💙💜

  • @DebadooCreates
    @DebadooCreates 2 роки тому +1

    I will be draining or straining my eggs from now on!! I've tried so many methods, mostly I swirl, then drop egg from a custard cup that is pretty even with water surface, but it is always really hit or miss. I will definitely be trying this. Maybe tonight, breakfast always tastes best to me around 2am lol. I'm a night owl & have never been able to eat when I first get up.
    I've always wanted to make a Dutch baby, & popovers, also Yorkshire pudding, but never have. Even bought a popover pan. I'll have to try this, but hope the "custard" bottom isn't too like undercooked egg. I need my eggs totally cooked. I love a perfect over medium where, if it's time just right, the top & bottom of yolk are a bit custardy with plenty of runny yolk.
    I've only ever made espresso with the stove top silver octagonal pot & a super cheapo electric maker. Good enough for me. The only time I'm am espresso connoisseur, is with chocolate covered espresso beans. I love them!
    Thanks so much for this and all y'alls videos! They are soooo helpful, & unbiased!

  • @altheawood6656
    @altheawood6656 3 роки тому +1

    I am marking the Bismarck today. Thanks for the 🍎 tip!

  • @hollikrebs
    @hollikrebs 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! Looks delicious I will make this.

  • @cbak1819
    @cbak1819 3 роки тому

    I'm looking toward to making both of these for Easter Brunch! Thankful for all your hard work. I have a Lando-Lakes cook book that has similar recipe as this German pancake. But I use a 13/9 glass pan instead. We also make a butter lemon sugar sauce..we powder sugar the bottom,5 throw in some soft butter and squeeze lemon all over stir gently over hot pancake sprinkle on raspberries and whip cream. Yummy alternative.

  • @semco72057
    @semco72057 5 років тому +2

    I love the look of the eggs benedict breakfast so much. I definitely have to make the German Pancake with the Apples added to it.

  • @tahoe180
    @tahoe180 5 років тому

    love your shows!

  • @1942rita
    @1942rita 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve watched the German pancake, Dutch baby video twice. I’ve got to try this. Or maybe watching is enough. Hmm, thank you test kitchen for showing us possible at home recipes.

  • @PatHaskell
    @PatHaskell Рік тому

    I love this show!!!!

  • @giovannazahler4292
    @giovannazahler4292 Рік тому

    I will try all!! Love German pancakes!!😋

  • @GeorgeSagen
    @GeorgeSagen 5 років тому +11

    I like very thinly sliced honey ham over a Belgian waffle with the hollandaise sauce. The waffle needs to be slightly crispy on the outside. I love this recipe if only for the poached egg tutorial.

    • @misstlc7136
      @misstlc7136 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds delicious...
      I think I'll make that today

    • @01Lenda
      @01Lenda 2 роки тому

      O 😋 yummy!

  • @ideoformsun5806
    @ideoformsun5806 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video.

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, great instructional video, each could have been it's own. Worked as a "chef's assistant" (somebody has to peel the potatoes) at a country club, for things like Easter Breakfast it was all hands on deck to make poached eggs. Think there were 6 of us using the cooking pot warming pot method. Love espresso, surprised it could not be more automatic. Used the word Creme - not cream - reminds me of Cuban coffee. Dan Souza is a hottie who can cook for me anytime. Thought that German Pancake was a Panakuken.

  • @wendytaylor9730
    @wendytaylor9730 4 роки тому +1

    I always keep this simple by making a hollindaise, by using mayonnaise as the base and adding capers adding water, and mixing well, heating in the microwave. Then adding squeezed lemon at the end.

  • @blorac9869
    @blorac9869 3 роки тому

    Excellent! Superb!

  • @williamjones7163
    @williamjones7163 2 роки тому

    My Mom used to make popovers from scratch. I never really watched her make but I know she had some cast iron popover pans. After watching this video I now know all the business she had to go through to make about 2 dozen popovers. I loved them with lots of butter and grape jelly.

  • @dougcunha4120
    @dougcunha4120 3 роки тому

    You know I'm gonna try this and thank you

  • @tomrojas6459
    @tomrojas6459 Рік тому

    will try!!!

  • @elainjones9442
    @elainjones9442 4 роки тому

    Holiday looks Delicious

  • @jrsands
    @jrsands 3 роки тому +1

    Just an amazing breakfast how to!

  • @Tommy01970
    @Tommy01970 4 роки тому +1

    Can’t wait to make this!

  • @bobhill5791
    @bobhill5791 5 років тому +1

    I'm definitely going to make these,

  • @tianjohan4633
    @tianjohan4633 2 роки тому

    Poached eggs are easiest done sous vide, cook it in it's egg shell. Stunning results each and every time. No stress and you can cook for a big party without breaking a sweat.

  • @miguelzamudio4014
    @miguelzamudio4014 4 роки тому

    Thanks for cheer greats recipes

  • @holly_kay5570
    @holly_kay5570 3 роки тому +1

    I make mine in an Iron Skillet. I'll have to try this other cooking method and the apple topping :)

  • @garymeise673
    @garymeise673 Рік тому

    I want to be Julia or Bridget's son or father or husband or best friend or live in neighbor or whatever just for the experience of getting to eat all the incredible food that the two of them provide all the time. I'm ecstatic when I watch ATK. I have done some of the simpler recipes and their phenomenal but I'm not the best cook and maybe I'm a little bit lazy because I would really love it if Julia or Bridgitte were here for me. The eggs benedict look beyond phenomenal😊. Love you guys