How to Make Hollandaise Sauce

Pour 4 tablespoons of water in the saucepan., Put the saucepan base into the bain marie (double boiler)., Melt the butter in a separate saucepan., Crack the eggs and separate the yolks into a bowl., Whisk the ingredients as they sit in the saucepan...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Pour 4 tablespoons of water in the saucepan.

    Add the salt and freshly ground pepper. , The bain marie should already contain hot water but not boiling at any time. , Do not let it get hot, just melt gently. , You can use the whites for something else.

    Beat the egg yolks to combine, then add 1 tablespoon of water.

    Transfer the egg yolks to the saucepan with warmed water and seasonings. , Continue to whisk until the egg yolks take on the consistency of thickened cream. , Add 2 tablespoons of water gradually in drops, once the butter has been completely added. , Adjust the seasoning as needed.

    Once happy with the flavor, add the lemon juice and stir through quickly. , If needed, the sauce can be strained.

    Serve warm.
  2. Step 2: Put the saucepan base into the bain marie (double boiler).

  3. Step 3: Melt the butter in a separate saucepan.

  4. Step 4: Crack the eggs and separate the yolks into a bowl.

  5. Step 5: Whisk the ingredients as they sit in the saucepan within the bain marie.

  6. Step 6: Pour the melted butter in slowly

  7. Step 7: whisking constantly.

  8. Step 8: Taste.

  9. Step 9: Transfer to a serving container

  10. Step 10: as desired.

Detailed Guide

Add the salt and freshly ground pepper. , The bain marie should already contain hot water but not boiling at any time. , Do not let it get hot, just melt gently. , You can use the whites for something else.

Beat the egg yolks to combine, then add 1 tablespoon of water.

Transfer the egg yolks to the saucepan with warmed water and seasonings. , Continue to whisk until the egg yolks take on the consistency of thickened cream. , Add 2 tablespoons of water gradually in drops, once the butter has been completely added. , Adjust the seasoning as needed.

Once happy with the flavor, add the lemon juice and stir through quickly. , If needed, the sauce can be strained.

Serve warm.

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