Basic Mayonnaise Recipe
Serving Description: Makes 1 cup
Container: food processor or blender
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
-1 egg yolk, large egg- 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 pinch ground black pepper
-1 dash cayenne pepper
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice*
-1 cup oil, extra virgin olive oil, canola, or combination of each
Method
In blender or food processor, combine egg, dry mustard, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of oil.Turn machine on and slowly add the remaining oil in a thin stream. If mayonnaise appears too thick, add drops of lemon juice while machine is running.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in a covered container. Can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
*A combination of lemon juice and vinegar may be used, or white wine, or vinegar and water combined. The amount of vinegar will alter the taste
