• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk
• white or black ground pepper

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in flour. Cook for 3 minutes, but do not brown.

Stir in milk and continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken. Season with pepper.

Add a tablespoon or two of heavy cream for a richer sauce.

Makes 1 cup.