Easy, Tangy Hollandaise Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup very cold butter, divided
• 2 egg yolks
• 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons water
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps

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.