MAGIC WHITE SAUCE (AND VARIATIONS)

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Sick of lumpy sauce? Hate making that flour and butter roux? Here's the answer! This is the easiest version of White Sauce ever. You won't believe it works until you try it! You will need a wire balloon whisk for this recipe and you must make sure that all ingredients are cold (or at least at room temperature) to begin with. Thanks to English food writer, Delia Smith, for discovering this all-in-one method. The following are my simplified adaptations for Basic White Sauce, along with variations for Mustard Sauce, Cheese Sauce (Mornay Sauce) and Parsley Sauce.

Provided by Kookaburra

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups milk (low fat or non-fat milk works fine)
100 g butter or 100 g margarine, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Pour milk into a saucepan.
  • Add all other ingredients.
  • Place pan over a medium heat, and, using a wire balloon whisk, whisk sauce constantly until butter melts.
  • Be sure to work the whisk into the edges of the pan to incorporate all the flour.
  • Whisk frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
  • Taste and add extra seasoning if required.
  • Variations: Mustard Sauce Make sauce as per recipe, but use 1 ½ cups milk and ½ cup chicken stock.
  • Along with the salt, add 2 teaspoons mustard powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder and substitute a good pinch of cayenne pepper for the black pepper.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice when sauce is completed.
  • Cheese Sauce Make sauce as per recipe, but use 1 cup milk and 1 cup cream.
  • Along with the salt, add a good pinch of nutmeg and substitute a good pinch of cayenne pepper for black pepper.
  • At the simmering stage stir in 75g- 100g grated tasty cheese (I like a mixture of mature cheddar and parmesan).
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice when sauce is completed.
  • Parsley Sauce Make sauce as per recipe, but use 1 ¾ cups milk and ¼ cup cream.
  • When sauce is finished, mix in 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Zandile Mbonambi
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This white sauce is the best! I've used it to make so many different dishes and it's always been a hit.


Lila Gyawali
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I highly recommend this white sauce to anyone who loves to cook.


stephanie rigby
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This white sauce is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Ayanda Singata
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I love that this white sauce is made with all natural ingredients.


Asfandyar Khan
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This white sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes.


Md Roksat
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I've used this white sauce to make everything from lasagna to macaroni and cheese, and it's always been a hit.


Zain baloch Vlog
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This white sauce is perfect for making a quick and easy meal.


Kaitlyn Walker
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I've tried many white sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Anita Obuobi
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This white sauce is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but this sauce always turns out great.


Mpho Madalane
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I love this white sauce! It's so versatile and can be used in so many different dishes.


Ahmadkhan Tahiri
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This white sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used it to make a lasagna and it was the best lasagna I've ever had.