Classic Eggs Benedict

Ingredients (15)

• 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 large fresh eggs
• 4 English muffins
• Butter, softened, for buttering the muffins
• 8 slices Canadian bacon
• Paprika powder, for garnish
• Snipped chives, for garnish
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 teaspoon vinegar, for the poaching water