Instructions: First, saute celery, leeks, garlic, shallots and bay leaves in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter. Remove bay leaf. Add wine to the above ingredients and reduce to 1 cup. Add lemon juice and heavy cream. Reduce to 1/2 cup.

Slowly add the 3 3/4 pounds butter and keep stirring. Be very careful to not burn. Keep stirring! Strain.

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