béchamel sauce

ingredients

flour                     2 tbsp
butter                    2 tbsp
milk                      1 cup
salt                      1 pinch
pepper                    1 pinch

possibilities

butter can be substituted for oil or any fat. season to taste. add cheese, for a cheese sauce.

a process

• melt butter in a sauce pan.
• combine flour with melted butter making a paste.
• cook until a light golden color, continuously stirring.
• add milk. slowly. continuing to stir.
• cook until the desired consistency.