Preparation:
combine yolks and water in a stainless steel bowl-beat well hold the bowl over, not in, hot water and whisk until thickened and creamy remove from heat slowly and gradually beat in the butter, a drop at a time at first thin with a little lemon juice if sauce becomes too thick before all of the butter has been added add salt and cayenne to taste beat in remaining lemon juice thin as necessary with a few drop of water keep warm, but not hot serve warm |