1 stick of butter, room temperature, in 1\3 chunks
1 Tbsp hot water
1 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Eggs, separated, just the yolks
Salt & pepper

1 stick of butter, room temperature, in 1\3 chunks 1 Tbsp hot water 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Eggs, separated, just the yolks

In the top of a double boiler
Beat together 3 egg yolks, water & lemon juice over gently boiling water.
Add 1\3 butter, stir constantly until butter is completely melted
While stirring constantly, add 1\3 butter, continue to stir.
Sauce might curdle, this is ok, keep stirring! Until melted.
Add last of 1\3 butter, stir until melted, then
Continue to rapidly stir for 2 1\2 minutes or until sauce is desired thickness
Remove from hey and add salt\pepper to taste.
Pour over veggies, fish, poultry, eggs.
Jens' favorite !
If sauce curdles after removed from heat, beat in 1 Tbsp HOT water