Perfect Welsh Rarebit

Name: Perfect Welsh Rarebit
Ingredients: 2 ounces flour; 2 ounces butter; 9 ounces beer (a strong ale); 9 ounces cheddar cheese (sharp); 2 teaspoons English mustard; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; black pepper; 4 slices bread (granary style)

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 ounces flour
2 ounces butter
9 ounces beer (a strong ale)
9 ounces cheddar cheese (sharp)
2 teaspoons English mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
black pepper
4 slices bread (granary style)

Directions

1

In a small saucepan melt the butter and make a roux with the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to prevent the roux from burning.
2

Stir in the warm beer by degrees, until you have a thick but smooth sauce.
3

Add the grated cheese and stir until melted. You should now have a thick paste.
4

Mix in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper.
5

Lightly toast and butter the bread, then pile up the cheesy mixture on each slice.
6

Cook under the broiler for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling.