Title: White Sauce for Macaroni
Categories: Sauces
Yield: 1 servings
2 c Milk
2 tb Carrot,finely chopped
2 tb Celery,finely chopped
4 tb Onion,finely chopped
4 Peppercorns
Clove
1 Bay leaf,crumbled
2 tb Butter
2 tb Flour
Grating of nutmeg
Salt to taste
Fresh,pepper to taste
In a heavy pot combine the milk, carrot, celery, onion,
peppercorns, clove, and bay leaf. Heat until bubbles form around
edge of pot. Set aside for 5 minutes and strain.
Over moderate heat, melt the butter in the saucepan. Add the flour
and stir until flour and butter are blended. Cook over moderate
heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the strained milk in a
slow steady stream as you stir constantly with a whisk. Switch to a
wooden spoon and continue to stir as the mixture comes up to a
simmer. Turn heat down and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until the sauce becomes smooth and thick. Season to
taste with nutmeg and salt and pepper.
