π₯ Ingredients
- butter 125 g
- eggs 2 large
- white wine Β½ tsp
- tarragon vinegar Β½ tsp
- salt
- water splash
- lemon Β½
- cayenne pepper
π³ Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
- small pan
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1Melt the butter in a saucepan and skim any white solids from the surface. Keep the butter warm.
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2Put the yolk of the eggs , white wine or tarragon vinegar , a salt and a splash of ice-cold water in a metal or glass bowl that will fit over a small pan . Whisk for a few minutes , then put the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and whisk continuously until pale and thick, about 3-5 minutes .
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3Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the melted butter bit by bit until it`s all incorporated and you have a creamy hollandaise. (If it gets too thick, add a splash of water.) Season with a squeeze of lemon juice and a little cayenne pepper . Keep warm until needed.