Preparation:

In heavy skillet, heat butter until melted; remove from heat and add flour, salt and pepper, stirring constantly until smooth. Add milk slowly, stirring and return to medium heat.

Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.

THIN WHITE SAUCE Preparation:

Reduce butter and flour to 2 tablespoons each, following above directions. Use for soups.

THICK WHITE SAUCE: Preparation:

Increase butter and flour to 6 tablespoons each, cook as above.

EXTRA THICK WHITE SAUCE: Preparation:

Increase butter and flour to 8 tablespoons each, cook as above.

Note: For fish or other seafood, broccoli or asparagus, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.

Yields:
Source: Mrs. Charles Ford, From the book High Cotton Cookin'
Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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