Ingredients

In small saucepan beat together and cook over very low heat, stirring constantly until yolk mixture bubbles at edges

• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Stir in butter 1 piece at a time until melted and sauce is thickened.

• 1/2 cup firm cold butter cut into eighths

Stir in seasonings.

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• dash ground red pepper

1. Remove from heat.
2. If not using immediately cover and chill.

By Pat Derezinski (Walt J. loves this on asparagus)