Ingredients

4 Egg Yolks

1 Tlb. Lemon Juice

1/2 cup Butter

Pinch of Cayenne

Pinch of Salt

Preparation

  1. Boil a 1/2 of a pot of Water.
  2. Melt the Butter very slowly.
  3. Vigorously whisk the Egg Yolks and Lemon Juice together in a stainless steel bowl, until the mixture is thickened and has doubled in volume.
  4. Place the stainless steel bowl with the mixture over the double boiler and continue to whisk. “Don’t let the Eggs get to hot or they will scramble”.
  5. Slowly drizzle the melted Butter and continue to whisk until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Add the Cayenne and Salt.