Basic White Sauce With Variations

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   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook 2 minutes to cook away the raw taste of the flour.

2. 2

   Add the milk all at once. Stir well, and continue heating until mixture comes to a boil. It will thicken as it heats.

3. 3

   Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

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   To make Veloute Sauce: Substitute the chicken stock for the milk.

5. 5

   To make Cheese Sauce: Stir in shredded cheese of choice into the cooked Basic White Sauce and stir until melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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