Cheat’s hollandaise sauce

Name: Cheat’s hollandaise sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3/4
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; 1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice; Pinch salt; ½ cup (125ml) melted butter, still warm; Pinch cayenne pepper or paprika (optional)

An old fave without the fuss! Spoon over poached eggs on crispy bacon and toasted English muffins, garnished with chives.

Less than 30 minutes

Makes ¾ cup

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Ingredients:

2 egg yolks
1 Tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
Pinch salt
½ cup (125ml) melted butter, still warm
Pinch cayenne pepper or paprika (optional)

Method

Blitz together egg yolks, lemon juice and salt for 1-2 minutes, until the colour lightens slightly.
Pour in melted butter in a thin stream while blending, until smooth.
Season well and add cayenne or paprika, if using.

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