Basic Mayonnaise

Name: Basic Mayonnaise
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup vegetable oil; Coarse salt and ground pepper

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Yield:

Makes 1 1/3 cups

Homemade mayonnaise is easier than you thought. It's fresh, tangy, and endlessly customizable -- you can flavor it however you please.

Ingredients

2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup vegetable oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

Place egg yolks in a food processor. (To avoid using raw eggs, substitute yolks from pasteurized eggs.)
Add mustard and lemon juice. Pulse ingredients until well combined.
With motor running, add oil in a slow, steady stream (mixture should become thick and emulsified). Season with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

Cook's Notes

If the mayonnaise separates after the oil is added, the mixture has broken. To bring it to a creamy state, add an egg yolk and 1 teaspoon tepid water to a clean bowl, and slowly add the broken mayonnaise while whisking constantly. Then, whisk in 1/4 cup more oil.

Variations

Try these flavor combinations: Red-Pepper Mayonnaise, Garlic Mayonnaise, Herb Mayonnaise, Tartar Mayonnaise, and Caesar Mayonnaise.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, March 2011