Instructions: Melt the butter in a saucepan add the flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk.

Return to the heat and cook stirring until thickened.

Simmer for 3 minutes.

Season with salt pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Makes about 600ml

NOTE: For additional flavour add a bay leaf to the milk before heating.

Remove before adding the milk to the sauce.

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