Thin White Sauce

Name: Thin White Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour; 2 cups Milk; 0.25 teaspoon Salt; 0.125 teaspoon White pepper

A basic thin white sauce, suitable for various culinary applications. This recipe is based on the original text and incorporates elements from the referenced recipe for water.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
2 cups Milk
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.125 teaspoon White pepper

Instructions

1In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a smooth roux.
3Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated before adding more. This prevents lumps from forming.
4Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-4 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.