Grandma's Basic White Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

GRANDMA'S BASIC WHITE SAUCE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tb Butter*
1 sm Chopped shallot (about 2 tb)
2 tb Flour
1 1/2 c Warm milk*
1/4 ts Salt
1/8 ts White pepper
1/8 ts Fresh ground nutmeg*

In a medium sauce pan melt the butter over moderate
heat. Add the shallot and saute, stirring, for 3
minutes. Lower the heat, add the flour, and cook
stirring, 3 minutes more or until the roux is golden
and bubbling. Pour in the milk and bring it to a
simmer, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until
thickened and smooth. Add the salt, pepper and
nutmeg. The recipe makes a scant 2 cup, but easily
doubles if you need more. *We substitute unsalted
butter (or Weight Watchers low-fat substitute) for
Grandma's butter, and use skim milk or 2% lowfat
instead of the whole milk she used, with no trouble at
all.



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