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How to Make White Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. butter or 3 or 4 for thicker sauce
  • 2 Tbs. flour or 3 or 4 for thicker sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups milk warmed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Amount of butter and flour can be adjusted for different thicknesses of sauce, but use equal amounts of butter and flour.
  • Melt butter in heavy skillet or pan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes until golden in color.
  • Whisk in warm milk slowly. Cook over medium heat till comes to low boil, stirring often.
  • Season and remove from heat.