White Sauce

Submitted by BeccaB3c

"More or less milk will produce a thinner or thicker sauce. Keep warm, if necessary, in top of double boiler over simmering water, but do not cover because the steam will thin the sauce."

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• salt
• white pepper

directions

1. Warm milk in a saucepan over low heat. In a separate heavy-based saucepan, melt butter. Add flour all at once and cook until bubbly.
2. Whisking constantly, gradually add milk.
3. Continue whisking until sauce thickens; cook 2 to 3 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the consistency is rich and creamy. Season with salt and white pepper.
4. Serve hot with lightly-cooked vegetables or use as a base for other sauces.

Reviews

[charityd714]

I love this. It was just like my mom use to make. Thanks so much.