Welsh Rarebit

This is the real deal....and well worth it!! Make it into a Buck Rarebit by adding a well drained poached egg on the top!!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  ounce butter
• 1⁄2 ounce flour, white flour or 1⁄2 ounce whole wheat flour
• 1⁄4 pint milk, whole milk or 1⁄4 pint skim milk
• 4  ounces cheddar cheese (low fat is acceptable)
• 1  egg yolk
• 4  tablespoons beer
•  salt
•  cayenne pepper, to taste
•  Worcestershire sauce, to taste
•  English mustard, to taste
• 1⁄2 ounce butter
• 2  slices  toast

Directions

1. Melt the 1 oz butter in a pan,add the flour and mix well.
2. Cook on a gentle heat for a few mins without colouring.
3. Gradually add the cold milk and mix to a smooth sauce.
4. Allow to simmer for a few mins,then add the grated or finely sliced cheese,allow to melt until a smooth mixture is obtained.
5. Add the yolk to the hot mixture, stir in and immediately remove from the heat.
6. In a separate pan, boil the beer and allow it to reduce to 1/2 tablespoons Add to the mixture with the other seasonings (salt, cayenne, Worcestershire and mustard).
7. Allow the mixture to cool.
8. Spread on rectangles of buttered toast, place on a baking sheet and brown under a grill.