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Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tsp water
• 1 ½ sticks (170 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
• ⅛ tsp white pepper

Procedure

1. Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop in a small saucepan.
2. Pour a small amount of water into a medium sized double boiler, making sure the water does not touch the bowl (put bowl off to the side). Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and reduce the heat.
3. Place egg yolks and the dry and liquid ingredients into the bowl and whisk 1-2 minutes.
4. Gradually add the melted butter a little at a time, and whisk until the butter is well incorporated and mixture expands.
5. Place the mixture over the simmering water and whisk for 3 to 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
6. If the mixture become too thick or separates, add very small amounts of hot water until corrected.

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