Poppy Seed Dressing

Ingredients

• 1½ C sugar
• 2 tsp dry mustard
• 2 tsp salt
• 160 ml C white vinegar
• 3 tbs onion juice
• 2 C vegetable oil (but never olive oil)
• 3 tbs poppy seeds

Directions

1. Mix sugar, mustard, salt and vinegar. Add onion juice and stir it in thoroughly.
2. Add oil slowly, beating constantly, and continue to beat until thick.
3. Add poppy seeds and beat for a few minutes. Store in under refrigeration.
4. It is easier and better to make with an electric mixer or blender using medium speed, but it is possible to make by hand with a rotary beater.
5. The onion juice is obtained by grating a large white onion on the fine side of a grater, or putting it in an electric blender then straining.
6. If the dressing separates, pour off the clear part and start over with the beating, adding the poppy seed mixture slowly.
7. To keep the dressing from being grainy, heat the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar dissolves
8. Cool the syrup and proceed as directed. Makes 3½ cups.