Easy Thin White Sauce
A simple and versatile thin white sauce, perfect for dipping toast or as a base for other sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 slices Toast (For serving)
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Instructions
- 1In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 2Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a smooth roux. Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 3Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more. This will prevent lumps from forming.
- 4Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5Serve the thin white sauce warm with toast for dipping.
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