Mayonnaise

Directions

1. 1
   Mix salt, mustard and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2
   Add egg yolks and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
3. 3
   Beat until pale yellow.
4. 4
   Add oil in droplets.
5. 5
   When mayonnaise begins to emulsify, add oil in a thin, steady stream, pausing as it thickens to add remaining lemon juice.
6. 6
   Taste to make sure it has enough lemon and salt.
7. 7
   Add cayenne.