Awaken your taste buds with a culinary journey to England as we explore the iconic English Breakfast Wellington. This delightful dish, wrapped in golden, flaky pastry, is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of a traditional British breakfast. Discover the secrets behind this savory creation, with our step-by-step recipe guide that ensures perfect results every time. Alongside the classic English Breakfast Wellington, we present tantalizing variations to suit every palate. From the vegetarian-friendly "Veggie Breakfast Wellington" to the indulgent "Steak and Ale Breakfast Wellington," each recipe promises a unique taste sensation. Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the flavors of England with our comprehensive collection of English Breakfast Wellington recipes.
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BEEF WELLINGTON
This is a very easy recipe that I learned when I was living in England. Note that Beef Wellington should always be served with the center slightly pink. Enjoy!
Provided by Normala
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place beef in a small baking dish, and spread with 2 tablespoons softened butter. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned. Remove from pan, and allow to cool completely. Reserve pan juices.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Mix together pate and 2 tablespoons softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread pate over beef. Top with onion and mushroom mixture.
- Roll out the puff pastry dough, and place beef in the center. Fold up, and seal all the edges, making sure the seams are not too thick. Place beef in a 9x13 inch baking dish, cut a few slits in the top of the dough, and brush with egg yolk.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until pastry is a rich, golden brown. Set aside, and keep warm.
- Place all reserved juices in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in beef stock and red wine; boil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Strain, and serve with beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 131.4 mg, Fat 57.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 433.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BEEF WELLINGTON
Gordon Ramsay's version of the classic steak dish - a showstopping centrepiece on a special occasion
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7.
- Sit the 1kg beef fillet on a roasting tray, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with pepper, then roast for 15 mins for medium-rare or 20 mins for medium. When the beef is cooked to your liking, remove from the oven to cool, then chill in the fridge for about 20 mins.
- While the beef is cooling, chop 250g chestnut (and wild, if you like) mushrooms as finely as possible so they have the texture of coarse breadcrumbs. You can use a food processor to do this, but make sure you pulse-chop the mushrooms so they don't become a slurry.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil and 50g butter in a large pan and fry the mushrooms on a medium heat, with 1 large sprig fresh thyme, for about 10 mins stirring often, until you have a softened mixture.
- Season the mushroom mixture, pour over 100ml dry white wine and cook for about 10 mins until all the wine has been absorbed. The mixture should hold its shape when stirred.
- Remove the mushroom duxelle from the pan to cool and discard the thyme.
- Overlap two pieces of cling film over a large chopping board. Lay 12 slices prosciutto on the cling film, slightly overlapping, in a double row.
- Spread half the duxelles over the prosciutto, then sit the fillet on it and spread the remaining duxelles over.
- Use the cling film's edges to draw the prosciutto around the fillet, then roll it into a sausage shape, twisting the ends of cling film to tighten it as you go.
- Chill the fillet while you roll out the pastry.
- Dust your work surface with a little flour. Roll out a third of the 500g pack of puff pastry to a 18 x 30cm strip and place on a non-stick baking sheet.
- Roll out the remainder of the 500g pack of puff pastry to about 28 x 36cm.
- Unravel the fillet from the cling film and sit it in the centre of the smaller strip of pastry.
- Beat the 2 egg yolks with 1 tsp water and brush the pastry's edges, and the top and sides of the wrapped fillet.
- Using a rolling pin, carefully lift and drape the larger piece of pastry over the fillet, pressing well into the sides.
- Trim the joins to about a 4cm rim. Seal the rim with the edge of a fork or spoon handle.
- Glaze all over with more egg yolk and, using the back of a knife, mark the beef Wellington with long diagonal lines taking care not to cut into the pastry.
- Chill for at least 30 mins and up to 24 hrs. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.
- Brush the Wellington with a little more egg yolk and cook until golden and crisp - 20-25 mins for medium-rare beef, 30 mins for medium. Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving in thick slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Protein 50 grams protein, Sodium 2.46 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the perfect flaky pastry, use a combination of butter and vegetable shortening. Butter adds flavor, while shortening helps create a crispier crust.
- When rolling out the puff pastry, be sure to keep it cold. This will help prevent the butter from melting and making the pastry tough.
- To ensure even cooking, score the top of the pastry before baking. This will allow the steam to escape and prevent the pastry from puffing up too much.
- For a golden brown crust, brush the pastry with an egg wash before baking.
- Let the English breakfast wellington rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
English breakfast wellington is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its flaky pastry, savory filling, and hearty flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a unique and delicious way to enjoy a classic English breakfast, give this recipe a try.
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