Homemade Mayonnaise

2 large egg yolks
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp agave nectar
pinch of cayenne
4 - 5 tspn lemon juice or white vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil
4 tsp hot water

Blender or Processor Mayonnaise Place yolks, salt, mustard, sugar, pepper, and 3 teaspoons lemon juice in blender cup or work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade, and buzz 15 seconds (use low blender speed). Now, with motor running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup oil (use moderately high blender speed). As mixture begins to thicken, continue adding oil in a fine steady stream, alternating with hot water and remaining lemon juice. Stop motor and scrape mixture down from sides of blender cup or work bowl as needed.

Makes 1 1/2 cups; 24 1 TBSP servings

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HAWGWILD1.