Hollandaise

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Hittin' the Sauce

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 1 1/2 cups

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

3 egg yolks
1 teapsoon water
1/4 teaspoon sugar
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Pour 1-inch of water into a large saucepan; over medium heat, bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low.

Place egg yolks and 1 teaspoon water in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until mixture lightens in color, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sugar and whisk for another 30 seconds.

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.

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. Place the bowl back over the simmering water occasionally so that it will be warm enough the melt the butter. Add the salt, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately or hold in a thermos to keep warm.

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Lisa East Rochester, NY 10-17-2009
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Awesome Hollandaise Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Rich and delicious. Will make again.
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Lauren West Haven, UT 09-14-2009
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I messed up and it came out GREAT!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Well first I forgot to add the water to the egg. Second I didn't whisk til I could draw a line through it. Third - I must... not have whisked enough bc my arm never got tired. I also cut the recipe in thirds b/c it was just for one person and who knows if I measured right :) So in the end....I had creamy, somewhat buttery and definitely delicious sauce. Spooned it over asparagus and mopped up the extra with my steak. Will definitely be adding this one to my recipe box!Read more
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CLAUDIA Crystal Beach, FL 06-21-2009
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Great Eats!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Father's Day. Want to make Eggs Benedict for my hubby. WHERE are my eggs? I swear I just bought eggs! I have three eggs. ... Fortunately this recipe was easy to divide into thirds. So with one egg yolk..... It was a very easy sauce, and came together very nicely. My husband said it was the best he had ever tasted, Read more
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ryan Madison, WI 06-16-2009
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Darn good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for my veggie version of eggs benedick and it was great! I did cut it down to only 1 stick of butter and just a... touch more cayenne but made it the same way and it was great! Will definitely make this one again.Read more
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Jennifer Lakeland, FL 04-12-2009
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Great consistency!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This sauce recipe is great, quick, & easy. I love eggs benedict, so I've tried numerous hollandaise recipes. The texture &... consistency of this one come out perfect ever time! For my taste, it could use a little more salt ...so I add an extra pinch or two; however, that is always such a personal preference. FYI, the lemon juice is noticable in the finshed sauce. It's not overpowering by any means, but the suddle flavor is there. If you lke that, as I do, then great. If not, then you should reduce the lemon some. Hope this is helpful. Read more
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Lisa Sanford, FL 01-25-2009
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Tasty!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Fairly quick and pretty tasty. To a beginner it would probably kill your arm, but I survived. I loved the cayanne, it was a... nice addition. I think there was a bit too much lemon in it though. Will probably back it down to 1 tsp next time. A great sauce for budding cook.Read more