Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • salt and black pepper

Instruction

  • Warm the milk over low heat in a small pot.
  • In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and whisk until smooth and pale golden in color.
  • Add about 1/4 cup of the warm milk to the roux and whisk until the milk has been completely absorbed by the flour and butter mixture.
  • Keep adding milk in 1/4 - 1/2 cup amounts making sure to whisk after each addition.
  • Once all of the milk has been added, simmer for 5 minutes while whisking.
  • Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper.