Classic White Sauce

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, being careful not to brown it.
2. 2 Add flour and stir quickly until well mixed and smooth.
3. 3 Gradually add milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
4. 4 Bring to a boil, stirring carefully from the sides, until thickened.
5. 5 Stir in salt and pepper. Serve immediately over vegetables or eggs.