22 Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• pinch cayenne
• 25 fluid ounces salad oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1½ to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps

1. Place the egg yolks in the bowl of a mixer and beat with the whip
   attachment until well beaten.
2. Add the first quantity of vinegar and the water and beat well.
3. Mix the dry ingredients and add to the bowl. Beat until well mixed.
4. Turn the mixer to high speed. Very slowly, almost drop by drop, begin adding the oil. When the emulsion forms, you can add the oil slightly faster.
5. When the mayonnaise becomes thick, thin with a little of the second quantity of vinegar.
6. Gradually beat in the remaining oil alternately with the vinegar.
7. Adjust the tartness and the consistency by beating in a little lemon juice.