Hollandaise Recipe

Instructions for Hollandaise Sauce

1. 1

   Melt the Butter

   In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until it is completely melted and hot, but not boiling.

2. 2

   Whisk the Egg Yolks

   In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and thick.

3. 3

   Combine and Cook

   Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Continuously whisk the egg yolk mixture while slowly adding the melted butter in a thin stream until the sauce thickens and emulsifies.

4. 4

   Season the Sauce

   Once the hollandaise is thick and creamy, remove it from the heat and stir in salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the hollandaise sauce warm as a side for eggs benedict, vegetables, or other dishes.