Decadent Stove-Top Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Separate the egg yolks from the whites, and set aside the yolks in a small bowl. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes to help it melt evenly during the cooking process.

2. Melt the Butter:
In a small saucepan, set over medium-low heat, melt the cubed butter until completely liquefied and lightly bubbling. Do not let it brown. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Once melted, remove from heat and keep warm.

3. Create a Double Boiler Setup:
Fill a medium saucepan with about two inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl that fits the saucepan securely on top without touching the water beneath.

4. Whisk the Egg Yolks:
In the heatproof bowl, add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and white wine. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes thick and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.

5. Cook the Yolks:
Place the bowl over the simmering water pot. Continue to whisk constantly for about 3-5 minutes until the yolks are warm and frothy. Be careful not to overheat and scramble the eggs.

6. Incorporate the Butter:
Gradually whisk in the warm melted butter, a few tablespoons at a time, into the yolk mixture. Make sure each addition is fully emulsified before adding more. This process should take about 5 minutes and will result in a thick, silky sauce.

7. Season the Sauce:
Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the fine sea salt and ground white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. Serve Immediately:
Serve the hollandaise sauce warm over your favorite breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict. The sauce does not store well, so it's best consumed fresh.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

- PT22M
22 minutes

Type of Dish

- Breakfast, Sauce

Keywords

1. Hollandaise
2. Breakfast Sauce
3. Egg Sauce
4. Stove Recipe
5. Gourmet Sauce
6. Classic Hollandaise
7. Egg Yolks Recipe
8. Butter Sauce
9. Lemon Butter Sauce
10. White Wine Sauce

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 810 calories

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