Bechamel Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2. 2
   Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes a thick bubbly paste, but do not let it brown.
3. 3
   Add milk, stirring constantly as sauce thickens.
4. 4
   Bring to a low boil and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more, again stirring constantly.