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Put the egg yolks and vinegar in a double boiler or small sauce pan set over very low heat and whisk thoroughly to combine.
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Keep whisking until egg yolks have warmed slightly and become visibly thick and creamy.
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NOTE: At no point during the process should the temperature exceed 68C. If you feel like things are getting too hot, remove the sauce immediately from the heat!
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Once egg yolks have thickened, start gradually working in the clarified butter while whisking constantly as if you were making mayonnaise - starting one drop at a time!
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Add butter a couple of drops at a time until an emulsion has formed and a few teaspoons have been incorporated.
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Once a few teaspoons have been incorporated, you can slowly drizzle in the clarified butter in a slow, steady stream, still whisking continuously.
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When all the butter has been incorporated, add the lemon juice, Cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and give the Hollandaise a taste.
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Adjust seasoning as needed and add a little more vinegar for flavor and zing if you feel like it.