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Basic white sauce
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
You can dress this basic sauce up with blue cheese and herbs, for example – this can really make an impact and turn a meal into something special.
Ready in 10 mins
Saved by 63 cook(s)
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 55 g (2 oz) butter
- 55 g (2 oz) plain flour
- 600 ml (1 pint) semi-skimmed milk
- Salt and black pepper
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Preparation method
Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 5 mins1.
Melt the butter in a heavy-based saucepan over a low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring or whisking constantly.
2.
Return the pan to the heat and bring to the boil, still stirring or whisking. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve or use immediately.
Last updated:
14 Mar 2013
Reviews & comments
Easy
easy to make and very thick I used it for a white sauce on home made lasagne,perfect!
Posted:
20 Mar 2011
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