Salad Dressing
This classic salad dressing recipe from 1900 offers a rich and creamy flavor, perfect for enhancing any salad. The dressing features a tangy base of vinegar and egg yolks, balanced with sugar and a hint of paprika. Cooked slowly until thick, this dressing provides a satisfying and flavorful addition to your meals.
Ingredients
- 4 count Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- to taste Sour cream or whipped cream (for thinning) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
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Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks. Add the vinegar and set aside.
- 2In a separate small bowl, thoroughly mix the salt, mustard, sugar, paprika, and flour.
- 3Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients, mixing well to avoid lumps. Pour this mixture into the egg yolk and vinegar mixture. Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, until the dressing thickens and becomes creamy (about 15-20 minutes).
- 4If desired, thin the dressing with sour cream or whipped cream to achieve your desired consistency. Serve chilled.
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