Betty's Quick Tip 91--How to Make White Sauce

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber; cornstarch is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories; skim milk is usually cheaper.

Melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter in a pot on the stove.

Gradually add 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter while stirring quickly.

Cook the flour and butter mixture on the lowest setting for 1 minute, stirring continuously.

Gradually add 2 cups of skim milk while stirring.

Increase the heat slightly and cook the mixture for 15 minutes until it thickens, stirring occasionally.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper to the sauce, stirring to incorporate.

Mash any clumps of pepper until they are fully incorporated into the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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