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hollandaise sauce

Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

Steven Pennington
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Egg Yolks You could use 3 Egg Yolks, You need to use more clarified butter
  • 5 oz Butter half stick of butter equals 4oz
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Double Boiler: Start by creating a double boiler.
    Double Boiler - A double boiler is a cooking pot that has two parts: a top pot and a bottom pot. The top pot sits on top of the bottom pot, and water is placed in the bottom pot. This setup allows for gentle, even heating, which is perfect for hollandaise sauce.
    Bring to a boil, then turn the heat back down to around medium heat. "Gentle" cooking process. Add lemon juice, water, salt, and egg yolks and stir constantly. Try to work neatly and not spread the yolks all over the bowl. Keep it close to the center.
    double boiler a glass bowl over boiling water
  • Watch the color of the egg yolks. They will start to brighten and thicken.
    You will know the yolks are ready to butter once the yolks will coat the back of a spoon. Or reaches 145F/62c. About 3 minutes.
  • Adding the butter: The key is to add the butter very slowly while whipping the egg yolks. A slow drizzle will create an emulsion.
    The setup: Take the egg yolks off the heat and place the bowl on a towel. Make sure the bowl is not going to move. Whip the egg yolks with one hand while the other hand is pouring the hot melted butter into the center of the egg yolks.
    Make sure you're whisking over the area where the butter is being poured into the bowl. After this, you'll have Hollandaise sauce.

Notes

The history of hollandaise sauce

It is a bit murky, but it is believed to have originated in the Netherlands. Some say that it was invented by a chef named Justus von Liebig, while others believe that it was created by a woman named Marie-Antoine Carême. No one knows for sure who first made this delicious sauce, but we can all be thankful that they did!
Hollandaise sauce is a classic French dish that is made with eggs, butter, and lemon juice. It is usually served with vegetables or fish, and it is one of the most popular sauces in the world. The rich, creamy texture and delicious flavor of hollandaise sauce are sure to please everyone!
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