Mayonnaise

Directions

1. 1
   Place the egg yolks, vinegar, and mustard in a food processor.
2. 2
   Process for about 1 minute, until pale and creamy.
3. 3
   (Or whisk by hand.)
4. 4
   With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil through the feed tube in a thin, steady stream, processing until the mayonnaise is thick and creamy.
5. 5
   (If making by hand, dribble in the oil.)
6. 6
   Add the lemon juice and pulse briefly (or stir) to combine.
7. 7
   Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Variations:
9. 9
   Substitute 3 tbsp of a flavored oil (hazelnut, walnut, basil, or lemon) for an equal amount of the olive oil.
10. 10
    Or stir Chinese chile paste, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crushed garlic, or chopped fresh herbs into the finished mayonnaise to taste.