White Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a saucepan over a moderate heat.
2. 2
   Add flour and beat until smooth, remove from the heat.
3. 3
   Add milk, a little at a time, and beat well.
4. 4
   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. 5
   Rich White Sauce: Add an extra 2 oz butter to the completed sauce after it has cooled slightly.