Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
⅛ teaspoon alt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
Directions
In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in milk. Return to heat. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir 1 minute.
Variation: Stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted
Makes 1 cup