Hollandaise Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Making Hollandaise Sauce
- 1
Prepare the Double Boiler
Fill a medium saucepan with a couple of inches of water and bring it to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top, ensuring it does not touch the water.
- 2
Whisk the Egg Yolks
In the heatproof bowl, combine the egg yolks and lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is thickened and pale in color.
- 3
Add the Butter
Melt the unsalted butter in a separate saucepan. Gradually add the melted butter to the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper to taste. Whisk to combine.
- 5
Serve Immediately
Serve the Hollandaise sauce warm over your favorite dishes, such as eggs Benedict or steamed vegetables.
