A Simple Roux / Cheese Sauce

A Simple Roux / Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:

* Plain flour
* Butter
* Milk

* salt and white pepper to season
* Cheese (if making cheese sauce)

Method:

1. Using the same quantity of flour and butter, melt the butter in a pan and then add in the flour.

2. Mix until the mixture becomes like a paste, take off the heat. 

3. Add in milk gradually mixing slowly and constantly. It may seem thin but it will thicken considerably as you mix. 
4. When you have added enough milk to get the consistency and quantity you want return to heat to quickly finish off.

5. If you are making cheese sauce, add grated cheese gradually until you have the desired taste. 

Extra Tips:

* I put my cheese sauce over broccoli and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to thicken up. Alternatively can be served in a small jug as with gravy.