2 cups sugar
3 tbs flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
mayonnaise

in a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt and mustard; stir in eggs. gradually stir in vinegar & water until smooth. bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. cover and refrigerate. just before serving, combine desired amount of “base” with an equal amount of mayonnaise. serve as a dressing for potato salad, coleslaw or salad greens. refrigerate leftovers.

makes 3 3/4 cups “base”