Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup very cold butter, divided
• egg yolks
• 1/2 tablespoon sfresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon swater
• pinch ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

1. Combine 1/4 cup butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 cup butter and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and incorporated, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper.

Tips

Substitute white pepper for the cayenne pepper, if desired.