Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp water
• 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• ⅛ tsp white pepper

Steps

1. Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
2. Pour a small amount of water into a medium-sized double boiler, making sure the water does not touch the bowl.
3. Put the bowl off to the side.
4. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Reduce the heat.
6. Place the egg yolks and the dry and liquid ingredients into the bowl.
7. Whisk for 1–2 minutes.
8. Gradually add the melted butter a little at a time.
9. Whisk until the butter is well incorporated and the mixture expands.
10. Place the mixture over the simmering water.
11. Whisk for 3–5 minutes, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
12. If the mixture become too thick or separates, add very small amounts of hot water until corrected.