Classic Hollandaise

Name: Classic Hollandaise
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 2 large egg yolks; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more (optional); Cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Eric RipertMakes about 1 cupSource

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

2 large egg yolks

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more (optional)

Cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove pan from heat; keep warm. Whisk egg yolks, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. hot water in a medium metal bowl. Place bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch the water). Drizzle in the melted butter 2 Tbsp. at a time, whisking constantly, until all of the butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is thick. Season to taste with cayenne, salt, and pepper; add more lemon juice, if desired. Serve immediately.