Mayonnaise

By Hand

• 1 egg yolk
• pinch each salt and pepper
• 4 fl oz (

By hand

Be sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before you begin. In a clean, dry bowl, whisk the egg yolk, salt and pepper steadily with a small balloon whisk, fork or wooden spoon. When the egg is pale yellow and smooth, begin to add the oil one drop at a time and very slowly. Keep dripping in the oil and never stop whisking. When it becomes too thick to wh