White Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Whisk in the flour and cook over moderately high heat, whisking constantly, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Slowly whisk in the milk and cook over moderate heat, whisking frequently, until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove the sauce from the heat and season with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
5. 5
   Use at once.