Simple Creamed Spinach

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  bunches spinach
• 1  white bread  roll, soaked in water
• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 4  tablespoons plain flour
•  stock (or milk)
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
•  salt

Directions

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, slice and put into a saucepan over brisk heat.
2. Cook until limp and tender.
3. Squeeze the liquid out of the roll; sieve the roll and the spinach together or blend them to a puree in a food processor.
4. In a saucepan, gently heat 3 tablespoons oil; add the garlic and when it is bubbling add the flour to make a paste.
5. Stir over the heat until the paste changes color to beige.
6. Add the spinach mixture and enough stock or milk to make a thickish sauce, stirring all the time until bubbles break the surface.
7. Add salt to taste and continue to cook, stirring, for a few more minutes.