Homemade Mayonnaise

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Ingredients:

·         2 egg yolks

·         3/4 tsp salt

·         1 tsp of white wine vinegar

·         1 - 2 tsp of Dijon mustard

·         1/8 tsp sugar

·         Pinch cayenne pepper(optional)

·         Half lemon, juiced

·         1-1/2 cups olive or other salad oil

·         4 teaspoons hot water

Preparation:

Beat all the ingredients except oil, water and lemon juice in a bowl until very thick and pale yellow. Add about 1/4 cup oil, drop by drop, beating vigorously all the while. Beat in few drops of each lemon juice and hot water. Add another ¼ cup oil, a few drops at a time, beating vigorously all the while. Beat in again few drops of each lemon juice and water. Add 1/2 cup oil in a very fine steady stream, beating constantly, then mix in remaining lemon juice and water; slowly beat in remaining oil. If you like, thin mayonnaise with a little additional hot water. Mayonnaise is ready. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Do not keep longer than 1 week.