Ultimate Hummus

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2008

Hummus requires only a handful of ingredients and a few minutes to make—but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be good.

SERVES 8 (Makes about 2 cups)

TIME 1¾ hours, plus 12 hours soaking and 30 minutes resting

Ultimate Hummus

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To develop a hummus recipe with a light, silky-smooth texture and a flavor profile that would balance chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, we emulsified the chickpeas and oil in the food processor. For the best flavor in o...

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