White Sauce (Four portions)
This classic white sauce recipe, adapted from a 1900 cookbook, is a versatile base for many dishes. It's a simple combination of butter, flour, milk, and seasonings, creating a creamy and comforting sauce. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for coating vegetables, enriching casseroles, or as a base for other sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/6 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- 1Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and paprika. Mix well to form a smooth paste.
- 2Gradually add the milk to the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook for one minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly.