White sauce
Veg
Ingredients
25g/1oz butter
25g/1oz plain flour
600ml/1 pint milk
salt and white pepper
Preparation method
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Melt the butter in a saucepan.
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Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Take the pan off the heat and gradually stir in the milk to get a smooth sauce. Return to the heat and, stirring all the time, bring to the boil.
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Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes and season with salt and white pepper.
Less than 30 mins preparation time
10 to 30 mins cooking time
Makes 1 pint
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