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Basic White Sauce

By: Lois Gelzer

"For years, Lois Gelzer of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts has used this smooth sauce to make many dishes, including the two shared here. 'The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled,' she says."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 cup milk

Directions

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.