Recipes

Melt butter in top of double boiler; gradually add beaten eggs yolks, stirring thoroughly. Gradually add boiling water, stirring and lower heat so that water is lower part of double boiler simmers gently; it is important that it does not touch top of double boiler and that is does not boil. Continue stirring 'til sauce thickens.

Remove double boiler from heat; slowly stir in lemon juice. Add salt and serve immediately; or hold over hot water for as bried a time as possible before servings. Add a dash of paprika for color.