Preparation:
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add the flour all at once, and stir rapidly with a wire whisk until blended. When you use the quick-mixing flour that has a granular feeling, lumps never form. With ordinary flour, lumps are a good possi b Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and is smooth, about the consistency of a thin pudding. Add the nutmeg, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cool the sauce for about 15 minutes before using. It becomes f i |
