Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup butter

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, cold water, salt and pepper. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Gradually whisk yolk mixture into butter. Continue whisking over low heat for 8 minutes, or until sauce is thickened. Serve immediately.