Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      tablespoons   butter
   4      tablespoons   flour
   3      cups          milk
   2      teaspoons     salt
     1/2  teaspoon      freshly-grated nutmeg

Preparation:

In a medium sauce pan, heat butter until melted. Add flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until light golden-brown, about 6 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat milk in separate pan until just about to boil. Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg and set aside. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5700)