There is not a more luxurious condiment known to God nor man than a classic Hollandaise Sauce from Scratch. Drizzle it over eggs, paint it on a steak, or simply bathe asparagus spears in this indulgent sauce.
When I first started cooking Hollandaise was the first sauce I learned to make. I think it was because I had a hard time finding it in the grocery store, however back then, unless it was frozen pizza, I had a hard time finding anything in the grocery store! My idea of gourmet cooking was simply squeezing the cheese packet into the freshly boiled batch of noodles.
Julia Child turned me on to the immense goodness of this luxurious sauce. I got my hands on an old copy of her Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and I read through it like a Fifty Shades of Gray novel. Her Hollandaise Sauce recipe caught my eye and I was hooked after my first attempt.
For those that are wondering if this is a healthy recipe, let me save you the drama. It is 95% butter. Then again, have you ever heard of a healthy Julia Child recipe? She once famously said, "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."
What is Hollandaise sauce exactly? Well, despite Julia Child's fame of being a French chef, Hollandaise is actually a Dutch sauce made from emulsifying egg yolk and blending it with lemon juice, water, and a generous amount of butter.
Tip: I often cut back the butter in my recipe, when I am cooking for myself. The lemon flavor stands out more, and it is mildly healthier. However, if you want the full luxurious experience, go full-bore butter!
My favorite tool for making hollandaise sauce is a simple Silicone Whisk that won't scratch my non-stick pans while I am continuously whisking. It is important to diligently whisk the egg yolk so you don't curdle the yolk from the heat.
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Hollandaise Sauce from Scratch
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon water
- 1 stick butter
- 1 dash cayanne pepper (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a small pan on low heat, add egg yolks, lemon juice, and water and whisk to combine.
- Continue whisking until mixture begins to thicken, turn slightly frothy, and you can see the bottom of the pan through the streaks from your whisk. If at any point the egg curdles, turn down the heat and start over.
- Turn off heat and add chunks of butter, whisking to incorporate before adding more. Continue adding butter till you reach your desired consistency.,
- Season with optional cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately. If the sauce sits, it will thicken. It can be thinned out again by adding a few dashes of water.
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Robert
There is no better breakfast than eggs covered in hollandaise!