| White Sauce (also called Béchamel) 2 T butter 2 T flour 1 cup milk, heated salt and pepper pinch of nutmeg (optional) Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir until mixture is well blended. Gradually stir in hot milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to boil and thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add a little nutmeg, if desired. Makes about 1 cup of medium thick sauce. |
