Classic French Hollandaise Sauce
Master a classic French hollandaise sauce with this simple and easy recipe that will yield the perfect consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 of a stick)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/2 lemon squeezed
- 1-2 springs fresh thyme (leaves)
- salt to taste
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk the Eggs and Lemon Juice
- Begin by whisking egg yolks in a stainless-steel mixing bowl. Add lemon juice into the mixing bowl and continue to whisk vigorously.
2. Melt the Butter
- Melt unsalted butter either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Double Boiler or Pot of Simmering Water
- Add cold water into a pot (or the base of a double boiler) and place it on the stovetop at medium heat. Bring to simmer.
- Place the mixing bowl (or upper pot of the double boiler) over simmering water.
4. Continue Whisking over the Hot Water while Adding Melted Butter
- Continue to whisk. Ensure that the sauce does not overheat. Otherwise, the eggs may scramble.
- Drizzle melted butter slowly into the mixing bowl. Continue to whisk.
- Whisk in thyme leaves, salt, and ground pepper.
5. Allow Hollandaise to Double in Volume
- When the hollandaise doubles in volume and generously coats the back of a spoon, it is done. Pour mixture into another (cool temperature) bowl and set aside.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 484IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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