Hollandaise a la Birgitta

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Hollandaise a la Birgitta

Recipe By : Birgtta Chaiken
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Sauces & Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 egg yolks
1/2 lemon -- juiced
1/2 stick ice cold butter -- sliced
shake cayenne
salt and pepper -- to taste

Mix yolks and juice in saucepan WITHOUT heat. Turn on LOW heat. Whisk
gently until it's mayonaiss-ey. Add cayenne, salt and pepper. Whisk
in butter one slice at a time until it looks like it can't hold
anymore.

If it starts to curdle, add an ice cube and whisk around until it
settles.

Adjust the lemon juice to taste: 1/4 lemon for less intense, 1/2 for
more intense.

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