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Shirred Eggs Benedict with Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce

Makes 6 servings
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon butter extract
  • Shirred Eggs recipe follows
  • 6 slices cooked pancetta
  • Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce recipe follows
  • Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs cherry tomatoes

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, thyme, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and butter extract until well combined. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, whisking until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup mixture into each compartment of a waffle iron. Close cover, and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until done. Using a 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut waffles into rounds.
  3. Place 1 waffle round on top of each Shirred Egg in muffin pan. Place cutting board on top of pan. Carefully invert pan. Top each portion with a cooked round of pancetta. Serve with Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme and cherry tomatoes, if desired.