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Easy, Creamy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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Make rich, thick homemade mayonnaise from scratch using this simple, failproof blender method. This 5-ingredient recipe tastes much better than store-bought versions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup neutral oil (like canola or avocado oil), room temperature

Instructions

  1. Place the egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt into the container of an immersion blender or a small food processor.
  2. Blend these ingredients for about 10 seconds until they are fully combined and slightly frothy.
  3. With the blender or processor running continuously on medium speed, slowly drizzle the oil into the mixture in a very thin, steady stream. This slow addition is key to forming the emulsion.
  4. Continue blending until all the oil is incorporated and the mixture thickens into a creamy, pale yellow mayonnaise. This usually takes 1 to 2 minutes after you start adding the oil.
  5. Stop the blender. Scrape down the sides with a spatula. If the mayonnaise is too thick, blend in 1 teaspoon of warm water until you reach your desired consistency.
  6. Transfer the fresh mayonnaise to an airtight container. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients. Cold ingredients increase the chance of the emulsion breaking.
  • If your mayonnaise breaks (looks thin or watery), place one egg yolk in a clean bowl. Slowly whisk in the broken mixture one teaspoon at a time until it re-emulsifies.
  • For a tangy mayonnaise preparation, add 1/2 teaspoon more lemon juice or vinegar at the end.
  • This recipe makes a great base for garlic mayonnaise; add one clove of minced garlic with the initial ingredients.

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