Hollandaise Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the double boiler setup
Fill a pot with 1–2 inches (2–5 cm) of water and bring to a light simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure the bottom does not touch the water.
2
Whisk yolks and lemon juice
In the bowl, whisk 3 egg yolks with 2 tablespoons lemon juice until the mixture is light, pale, and slightly thickened.
3
Emulsify with butter
Very slowly drizzle in 1 cup warm clarified butter, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick, glossy, and emulsified.
4
Thin and adjust
If the sauce becomes too thick, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons water, in small increments, until creamy and smooth.
5
Season
Stir in 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6
Finish and serve
Remove from heat. If necessary, brighten with a few drops of lemon juice. Serve immediately over eggs Benedict, roasted vegetables, or fish.