= ENGLISH MUFFINS =

1. Tip the flour into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on one side of the flour and the salt into the other side of the flour. Add the sugar, butter, egg and milk, then mix all the ingredients together to form a soft dough.

2. Turn the mixture out of the bowl onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, or until soft, smooth and stretchy.
   

3. Lightly grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the oiled bowl, cover and leave to prove for about one hour, or until doubled in size.

4. Dust the work surface with a mixture of the semolina/polenta and flour. Tip the dough out onto the work surface and roll out to about 2.5cm thick.

5. Lightly dust two baking trays with half of the semolina or polenta.

6. Using a 9cm/3½oz straight-sided cutter, cut out eight muffins. Place four muffins, evenly spaced apart on each of the dusted baking trays. Dust the remaining semolina or polenta over the top of the muffins.

7. Leave to prove for another 30 minutes.

8. Preheat the hot plate or a heavy-based frying pan on the hob to a very low heat.

9. Griddle the muffins for approximately 5-6 minutes, then flip over and griddle for another 5-6 minutes on the other side.

= POACHED EGGS =

1. Fill an egg-poaching pan with 1/2 inch water with vinegar, set over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
2. Lightly oil the poaching cups and warm the cups in the pan.
3. Crack an egg into each cup, add salt. Cover the pan and cook to the desired doneness, 2 to 4 minutes; repeat to make 3 poached eggs

= HAM SLICES =

1. combine mustard + syrup
2. spread over one side of ham slice
3. add black pepper + parsley
4. fried on non-stick pan

= HOLLANDAISE SAUCE =

1. Vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl and until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume.
2. Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler,) the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.
3. Continue to whisk rapidly. Be careful not to let the eggs get too hot or they will scramble.
4. Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume.
5. Remove from heat, whisk in cayenne and salt

= ASSEMBLE =

1. cut muffins in half, fry with butter & pepper
2. add thin layer (spread with teaspoon) of chilli sauce
3. add ham
4. add cheese
5. add poached egg
6. add hollandaise sauce