1 egg, whole @ room temp.
2 tbsp wine vinegar @ room temp.
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
3/4 cup vegetable oil @ room temp
1 pepper to taste
Directions
Place egg, wine vingegar, salt, mustard in machine at low speed and
add 1 T. oil. Whiz and then add remainder of oil in a slow stream
till thick. * Oils preferred: peanut, safflower, soy.
Servings: 8 servings
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We hope you enjoy this Basic Blender Mayonnaise recipe.
