White Sauce Mix

* Exported from MasterCook *

WHITE SAUCE MIX

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Instant Nonfat Dry Milk OR
1 c Unbleached Flour
1 c Butter or Margarine
1 1/2 c Regular Non Fat Dry Milk
2 ts Salt

In a large bowl combine dry milk, flour, and salt.
Mix well. With a pastry blender cut in butter or
margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Lightly pack in a large airtight container. Label
White Sauce Mix and store in refrigerator. Use within
2 months. Makes about 1 quart of mix.

TO MAKE BASIC WHITE SAUCE:

Use 1/2 cup WHITE SAUCE MIX and 1 cup of cool water.
Combine in a small sauce pan (for thinner white sauce
decrease the mix to 1/4 cup or for thicker white sauce
increase mix to 3/4 cup). Cook over low heat until
smooth, tirring constantly. Season with pepper,
herbs, and spices. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce.

VARIATIONS:

Substitute milk, tomato juice or chicken or beef stock
for all or part of the water. Cheese Sauce: Add 1/2 to
1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese after mixture thickens.
Stir until cheese is melted. Curry Sauce: Add 1 t
curry powder to thickened mixture.



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