Ingredients for - Chef John's Easy One-Bowl Hollandaise Sauce

1. Large egg yolk 1
2. Cold water 2 tablespoons
3. Fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon
4. Salt to taste 1 tablespoon
5. Cayenne pepper 1 pinch
6. Cold unsalted butter, cubed 4 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Easy One-Bowl Hollandaise Sauce

1 . Stage

Place egg yolk into a large stainless steel bowl. Whisk in water, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add butter cubes.

2 . Stage

Place bowl over low heat. Whisk continually until butter melts and the mixture gets foamy, about 3 minutes. Continue whisking over low heat until sauce is to your desired thickness, 3 to 5 more minutes. Chef John