New Zealand couple create 'Yorkshire pudding eggs benedict' while visiting the Dales

A couple from New Zealand who are holidaying in Yorkshire have added a fun twist to our regional delicacy.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Jul 2018, 11:32 BST

Updated 16th Jul 2018, 17:09 BST

Bronnie Kenchington and her partner Greg turned their Yorkshire pudding into eggs benedict during breakfast at a guesthouse in the village of Cotherstone in Teesdale.

Morrisons are creating a Yorkshire pudding pizzaThe pair, from the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's North Island, later visited the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.

Food blogger takes on 20inch Yorkshire pudding challenge"We had left-over Yorkshire puddings, free range eggs, bacon and Hollaindaise sauce - all assembled in the pudding!" said delighted tourist Bronnie.

Chefs have enjoyed putting their twist on the classic dish - a stall in Leeds' Kirkgate Market sells filled wraps using pudding batter, while supermarket chain Morrisons created a Yorkshire pudding pizza. Some street food vendors have even started selling sweet versions containing treats such as Creme Eggs.