Categories: Sauces and Such

Ingredients

• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Directions

1. In a blender, combine egg yolks, water, lemon juice, and salt; blend until frothy.
2. Heat butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan over medium until bubbly (do not let brown). With blender running, pour in hot butter in a very thin stream, blending until sauce is thick and emulsified.

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