Mayonnaise Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 each Egg yolks
• 1 pint Olive oil
• 2 tablespoonfuls Vinegar
• 2 tablespoonfuls Lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoonful Salt
• 1/4 teaspoonful Cayenne pepper (or paprika) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 teaspoonful Mustard (Optional)
• 1 teaspoonful Powdered sugar (Optional)
• 2 tablespoonfuls Boiling water

Instructions

1. 1Chill all utensils and ingredients for best results. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl with a small wooden spoon or silver fork.
2. 2Add the salt, cayenne pepper (or paprika), mustard, and powdered sugar (if using) to the yolks and mix again. Then, gradually add all of the vinegar and lemon juice, beating with an egg-beater until smooth.
3. 3Slowly add the olive oil, starting with half a teaspoonful. Continue beating in the oil, increasing the quantity to a teaspoonful, and finally to a tablespoonful, until all the oil is incorporated.
4. 4Beat in two tablespoonfuls of boiling water, one at a time. Cover with a china or glass plate and set aside in a cool place.