White Sauce

Method

1. I

   Melt butter in a saucepan over a moderate heat.

2. II

   Add flour and beat until smooth, remove from the heat.

3. III

   Add milk, a little at a time, and beat well.

4. IV

   Bring to the boil and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time. This completes the cooking of the starch in the flour.

5. V

   Rich White Sauce: Add an extra 2 oz butter to the completed sauce after it has cooled slightly.