White Sauce

Name: White Sauce
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 to 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups milk; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

December 14, 2011

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 to 2 teaspoons salt

1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper

4 cups milk

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or chives (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter; remove from heat. Stir in flour; add salt and pepper. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly. Add milk, 1 cup at a time. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, then let stand at least 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in parsley or chives, if desired.

Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics

TagsSauce Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Cookbooks

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