Classic Mustard

🥘 Ingredients

• mustard powder
  1/2 c
• salt
  1/4 tsp
• sugar
  1 Tbsp
• sweet paprika (optional)
  1/2 tsp
• turmeric (optional)
  1 tsp
• vinegar
  5 Tbsp
• water
  3 Tbsp

1. 1

   For mild mustard, combine the water and vinegar and bring to a boil, then mix in mustard powder , sugar , and salt .

   water: 3 Tbsp, vinegar: 5 Tbsp, mustard powder: 1/2 c, sugar: 1 Tbsp, salt: 1/4 tsp
2. 2

   Using boiling hot vinegar and water will significantly reduce the nose hit from the mustard powder.
3. 3

   Use cold liquids for hotter mustard. For variations, try substituting a dry white wine or lemon juice in place of the water.
4. 4

   Mustard seeds/powder can be any type: mild, hot, yellow, or brown. Add whole or crushed mustard seeds after completing the basic recipe. They adsorb a lot of liquid. If extra liquid is needed, consider using vinegar first.
5. 5

   You can experiment with numerous other spices and flavors. The most popular additions are turmeric (optional) and sweet paprika (optional) .

   turmeric (optional): 1 tsp, sweet paprika (optional): 1/2 tsp