Information
Total time: under 15 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: 2 cups (medium-thick consistency)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups hot milk
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Directions
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan, blend in the flour with a wooden spoon, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until butter and flour foam together for 2 minutes without turning more than a buttery yellow color. Remove from heat, and when bubbling stops, vigorously whisk in all the hot milk at once. Bring to the boil, whisking. Simmer, stirring, for 2 minutes. Season to taste.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 8 servings, and includes 1/2 teaspoon of added salt.
74 kcal
7 % daily value
0 % daily value
2 % daily value
85 mg
7 mg
2 g
3 g
0 g
5 g
14 mg
172 mg
3 g
5 g
1 % daily value