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PAG
OK, it's better if you have an electric whisk, but a hand whisk will do the job. Start by putting 2 egg yolks into a bowl and whisk, then add a heaped teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and whisk until smooth. Gradually add 250ml of oil (I use Canola oil - don't use olive oil), slowly at first and whisking continuously for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Then add 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, which will slacken the mix a bit and give it a paler colour. Then, as before slowly add another 250ml of oil, whisking continuously again. Finally, add a pinch of salt, and the juice from half a lemon and a little more white wine vinegar. Whisk everything in until you've got a good smooth mix.
This is quite a lot of mayonnaise, so adjust the quantities according to your anticipated use. Store in a sealable container, and it's good for at least a week in the fridge.