Hollandaise Recipe

Time20m

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 fully liquefied. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2
Prepare the Bowl
In a heatproof bowl, combine the egg yolks and lemon juice. Whisk together until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.

3
Create a Double Boiler
Place the heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
4
Whisk the Mixture
Whisk the egg yolk mixture continuously while it heats. This will help to cook the yolks without scrambling them.
5
Incorporate Butter
Gradually add the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while continuing to whisk. Start with a few drops at a time, then increase to a slow stream.
6
Season the Sauce
Once the sauce is thickened and creamy, add salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper for seasoning. Adjust to taste.

7
Serve Immediately
Remove the bowl from the heat and serve the hollandaise sauce immediately over your favorite dishes, such as eggs Benedict or steamed vegetables.