White Sauce - Thin
Makes:
1 serving
Add a creamy texture to your soups and stews with this easy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk*
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a small pot, melt butter over low heat.
- Add flour, salt, and pepper to mixture.
- Add milk gradually.
- Heat to boiling, stir constantly until mixture is smooth and bubbly. (The consistency should be like thin cream.)
- Remove from heat.
Notes
* Substitute low-fat (skim) milk with 1/3 cup powdered milk and water to equal 1 cup.
Use for cream soups and stews.
Lifeskills in Food Education, Food Skills Cookbook
University of Hawaii at Manoa Cooperative Extension
Food Stamps Nutrition Education Program
