Hollandaise

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 1-inch of water into a large saucepan; over medium heat, bring to a simmer.
2. 2
   Once simmering, reduce the heat to low.
3. 3
   Place egg yolks and 1 teaspoon water in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until mixture lightens in color, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and whisk for another 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Place the mixture over the simmering water and whisk constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, or until there is a clear line that is drawn in the mixture when you pull your whisk through, or the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
6. 6
   Remove the bowl from over the pan and gradually add the butter, 1 piece at a time, and whisk until all of the butter is incorporated.
7. 7
   Place the bowl back over the simmering water occasionally so that it will be warm enough the melt the butter.
8. 8
   Add the salt, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper.
9. 9
   Serve immediately or hold in a thermos to keep warm.