Hollandaise

1. 1

   Pour 1-inch of water into a large saucepan; over medium heat, bring to a simmer.

2. 2

   Once simmering, reduce the heat to low.

3. 3

   Place egg yolks and 1 teaspoon water in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until mixture lightens in color, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sugar and whisk for another 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Place the mixture over the simmering water and whisk constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, or until there is a clear line that is drawn in the mixture when you pull your whisk through, or the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Remove the bowl from over the pan and gradually add the butter, 1 piece at a time, and whisk until all of the butter is incorporated.

7. 7

   Place the bowl back over the simmering water occasionally so that it will be warm enough the melt the butter.

8. 8

   Add the salt, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper.

9. 9

   Serve immediately or hold in a thermos to keep warm.

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