Florence's W W II Asparagus on Toast

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   For the white sauce, melt the butter over low heat in a 6-cup saucepan.

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   Gradually, stir in the flour and cook until the butter-flour mixture froths for about 2 minutes.

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   This is now a roux.

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   Add 2 cups of milk to the roux and whisk until the milk is blended into the roux.

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   Bring the sauce to a boil, and boil for one minute, stirring.

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   Remove from the heat and beat in the salt and pepper to taste.

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   Heat the canned asparagus, if using, or steam fresh asparagus about 5 to 8 minutes until tender.

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   For the toast points, use 2 slices of toast per serving.

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   Cut the toast on both diagonals.

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    Reassemble one piece in the middle of a dinner plate.

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    Place the 4 toast points from the second piece around the 4 sides of the first piece.

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    Place the points so they are sticking out.

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    Top toast with white sauce.

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    Place cooked asparagus onto the sauce, and sprinkle on the chopped egg, if using.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.