Creamy Hollandaise Sauce

Serves: 5

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

55

Sweetness

48

Sourness

32

mins

Prep time (avg)

7.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3.5 tbsps

Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

Water

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water

2

Make sure that water does not touch the top pan

3

Bring water to a gentle simmer

4

In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water

5

Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly

6

If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water

7

Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated

8

Whisk in salt, then remove from heat

9

Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm until ready to serve