Homemade Cheese Mayonnaise Recipe
Here’s a recipe for homemade mayonnaise:
Ingredients:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt until well combined.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour the oil into the bowl in a steady stream. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens and emulsifies, creating a smooth and creamy mayonnaise.
- Taste the mayonnaise and adjust the seasoning as needed with more salt or lemon juice.
- Transfer the mayonnaise to a clean jar or container and refrigerate until ready to use. Homemade mayonnaise will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy your homemade mayonnaise!
Easy Homemade Pita Bread Recipe
Easy Homemade Pita Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, honey, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a baking stone or pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then use a rolling pin to roll it out into a flat disk, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the rolled-out pita breads on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Bake the pita breads in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they puff up and start to turn golden brown. You can also cook them on a hot skillet on the stovetop, flipping once, for about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove the pita breads from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your homemade pita bread!
How to Make Homemade Ciabatta Bread
How to Make Homemade Ciabatta Bread
Ingredients:
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Cornmeal, for dusting
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Cut the dough into two pieces and shape each piece into a rectangle about 10 inches long and 4 inches wide.
- Transfer the dough rectangles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and dusted with cornmeal. Let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a baking dish filled with water on the bottom rack of the oven.
- Bake the ciabatta bread in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade ciabatta bread!