VERSATILE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

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This smooth, creamy sauce is most often associated with Eggs Benedict, but also makes a fine accompaniment to steamed fish and vegetable dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large egg yolks
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and hot

Steps:

  • Place the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a pan of hot water on low heat. Place yolks, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender with 1/4 cup water. Puree until smooth. While machine is running, slowly drizzle in hot butter. Use immediately, or transfer to double boiler and keep warm over very low heat, whisking occasionally. Do not allow mixture to get too hot, or it may curdle.

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