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Mayonnaise Too Thick
Your mayonnaise is too thick and stiff. Loosen it with a small amount of water or acid.
stiff texture · hard to spread · vegetarian · gluten-free
The fix
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- 1 whisk in 1 teaspoon warm water to loosen
- 2 add a splash of lemon juice for brightness
- 3 taste and adjust salt
If it's still wrong
- use as a sandwich spread
- thin with yogurt for a dressing
Prevent next time
- stop adding oil once the mayo is thick
- thin gradually with water while whisking
Notes
Why this works
A small amount of liquid loosens the emulsion without breaking it. The result is a smoother, more spreadable mayo.