Yield: |
1 cup |
Active Time: |
15 minutes |
Start to Finish: |
15 minutes |
For this recipe you’ll need:
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2 egg yolks
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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1 stick butter, cut into 1 tablespoon-size pieces
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Cayenne pepper, to taste
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
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Place the yolks, water, lemon juice and butter in a slope-sided saucier pan.
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Place over medium-low heat and whisk until the butter melts. Continue to whisk until the sauce becomes thick and is steaming, about 5 minutes.
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Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve warm.
