Classic Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 egg yolks
• Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Lemon juice to taste

Method

1. 1 Rub butter to a cream in a bowl.
2. 2 Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well.
3. 3 Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
4. 4 Place mixture in a double boiler and add boiling water.
5. 5 Thicken the sauce, stirring constantly.
6. 6 Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.