Name: Homemade mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 4 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup light olive oil; 1 tablespoon warm water; 1/3 cup lemon juice

Homemade mayonnaise

If you've always wanted to have a go at making mayonnaise, then here's your chance. Just follow our easy steps and you'll have homemade creamy mayonnaise in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

4 egg yolks

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1 cup canola oil

1 cup light olive oil

1 tablespoon warm water

1/3 cup lemon juice

Method

Mayonnaise

1.In a large bowl, using a balloon whisk, whisk egg yolks and mustard.

2.Gradually add half the combined oils in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to thicken.

3.Add water in a thin, steady stream, whisking to combine.

4.Whisk in remaining combined oils. Whisk in lemon juice. Season to taste. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe makes 21/2 cups. White-wine vinegar can be used instead of the lemon juice, and you can also add herbs or garlic. This mayonnaise can also be made in a blender or with a stick mixer.
Note

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Ingredients

Method

Mayonnaise

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