Categories: Breakfast

Ingredients

• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of butter

Directions

1. Set out a small double boiler. In the top of the double boiler, beat with a wire whisk until thickened and light colored the 2 egg yolks and 2 tablespoons of cream. Blend in 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne pepper.

2. Place top of double boiler over hot water. (Top should not touch water.) Add gradually, beating constantly 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

3. Cook over low heat, beating constantly with whisk, until sauce is consistency of thick cream. Remove from heat, leaving top in place.

4. Add, beating constantly, 1/2 teaspoon at a time 1/2 cup butter. Beat with whisk until butter is thoroughly melted and blended into mixture. Serve immediately. Makes one cup of sauce.

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