Basic Mayonnaise

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:18:57 GMT

Step 1

PLACE 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the egg, mustard, and salt in a blender, food processor, or mixing bowl.

Step 2

Blend, process, or mix thoroughly.

Step 3

While the food processor or blender is running (or while mixing in a bowl with an immersion blender), slowly drizzle in the remaining 1 cup olive oil until the mayonnaise has emulsified.

Step 4

Add the lemon juice and blend on low or stir to incorporate.

Step 5

add ang

Step 6

TIP The key to this emulsion is making sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.

Step 7

Leave your egg out on the counter for an hour, or let it sit in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes before mixing.

Step 8

Keep one lemon on the counter at all times for the express purpose of making mayo-trust us, you'll be making a lot of this.

Step 9

The slower you add the oil, the thicker and creamer the emulsion will be.

Step 10

You can slowly pour the oil by hand out of a spouted measuring cup, or use a plastic squeeze bottle to slowly drizzle it into the bowl, food processor, or blender.

Step 11

If you're using an immersion blender, pump the stick up and down a few times toward the end to whip some air into the mixture, making it even Aufher.

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