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This essential mother sauce is the crowning glory for Eggs Benedict, asparagus, or poached fish.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolks","notes":"large","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tablespoon lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":113,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"unsalted","notes":"melted and warm","group":"fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 pinch cayenne pepper","name":"Cayenne Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"optional for heat","group":"seasoning","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until completely liquid but not boiling.","group":"Preparation","title":"Melt the butter in a small saucepan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a heat-proof glass or stainless steel bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.","group":"Emulsification","title":"Whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsification"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (double boiler). Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk the yolk mixture constantly for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens further and coats the back of a spoon.","group":"Emulsification","title":"Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Emulsification"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Very slowly drizzle the melted butter into the egg mixture while whisking vigorously and continuously. Start with a drop-by-drop pace until the emulsion forms, then you can pour in a thin, steady stream.","group":"Emulsification","title":"Very slowly drizzle the melted butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Emulsification"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat. Whisk in the salt and cayenne pepper. Serve immediately while warm.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove from heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure the water in your double boiler is simmering, not boiling, to avoid scrambling the eggs. 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