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Back to basics: ProCook White Sauce Recipe

Basic white sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 25 g plain flour
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 pint milk
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat and mix in the flour until it forms a paste (also known as a roux).
  • Cook the roux over a low to medium heat for a few minutes, stirring as you go, until it leaves the sides of the pan easily. 
  • Slowly add the milk to the roux bit by bit, whisking as you go.  
  • When all the milk has been added simmer gently for up to 20 mins stirring regularly until you can no longer taste any flour. 
  • When your sauce forms a smooth, shiny and thick consistency it’s ready to be seasoned and either flavoured or cooled for storing.