Hollandaise Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat until completely melted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, but do not allow it to solidify.
2
Prepare the Egg Yolks
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

3
Create a Double Boiler
Place the bowl with the egg yolk mixture over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method). Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
4
Whisk the Mixture
Whisk the egg yolk mixture continuously for about 3-5 minutes, until it thickens and becomes creamy.
5
Incorporate the Butter
Gradually whisk in the melted butter, a little at a time, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Make sure to whisk constantly to ensure the sauce emulsifies properly.
6
Season the Sauce
Once all the butter is added, remove the bowl from the heat. Stir in salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper to taste.