On Aug 10, 9:47 pm, zxcvbob > wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
> > I know how to make mayonnaise, but (except for in egg salad) I like
> > Miracle Whip better. (It's what I grew up with) Especially the old
> > Miracle Whip that had soybean oil as the first ingredient instead of the
> > second. So what do I need to mix into homemade mayo to make homemade
> > Salad Dressing. Corn starch and water paste, paprika, and sugar?
>
> Here's what I came up with. It's very close to that Recipezaar link
> someone posted. (Thanks, btw)
>
> Salad Dressing
>
> 2 egg yolks
> 3 Tbsp bottled lemon juice
> 1/2 tsp celery salt
> 1 tsp mustard powder
> 1/4 tsp paprika
> 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
>
> 3/4 cups water
> 2 Tbsp cornstarch
> 5 tsp sugar
> 2 Tbsp white vinegar
>
> Mix water, cornstach, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Whisk and
> heat to boiling to make a thin paste. Set aside to cool.
>
> Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, celery salt, mustard, and paprika in a
> tall skinny bowl. Add half of the salad oil and mix with handheld
> blender to make a mayonnaise. Add the remaining oil slowly and blend
> that in too. Don't worry too much if you add the oil too fast and it
> separates a little. Add the warm cornstarch paste and blend until
> smooth and thick. It will get even thicker in the refrigerator.

In kindergarten they taught us not to eat paste.
>
> Notes: Good but doesn't quite taste right. Probably celery is the
> wrong spice. Try white pepper next time.

That looks truly disgusting. It is, however, funny that they specify
"bottled lemon juice," as if using fresh just wouldn't be right.
>
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> Bob

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