Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Double Boiler
Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the saucepan, ensuring it does not touch the water.
2
Combine Egg Yolks and Lemon Juice
In the heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
3
Heat the Mixture
Place the bowl over the simmering water and continue to whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
4
Melt the Butter
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until it is completely liquefied.
5
Incorporate the Butter
Slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to emulsify the sauce. Continue whisking until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
6
Season the Sauce
Add salt and cayenne pepper to the sauce to taste, whisking until fully combined.
7
Serve or Store
Remove the bowl from the heat and serve the Hollandaise sauce immediately, or keep it warm until ready to use. If storing, cover it and keep it warm for up to 30 minutes.