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Last Updated: 09 Jan 2009

Easy No-Lump White Sauce

Recipe By: PONKIN  |  Photo By: Allrecipes
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  • serves: 8
  • yield: 8 servings
  • ready in: 10 mins (5 mins Prep - 5 mins Cook)
I learned to make this white sauce from a top chef in London. It can be used as a base for loads of dishes. It is the easiest and the best recipe for a foolproof, lump-free sauce.

ingredients

  • 225ml (8 fl oz) milk
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour

preparation method

  1.   In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat milk until warm. Do not boil.
  2.   In a separate bowl, mix the flour and oil together, then add a small spoonful of the warmed milk at a time, whisking until the mixture is runny and smooth.
  3.   Over medium heat, heat the entire mixture, whisking constantly. Turn off the heat at desired consistency. You can add anything to it, e.g., cheese, salt & pepper, parsley, garlic, chilli.

Tip:

You can mix the oil and flour and leave in the fridge, using it as necessary for up to 6 months.
    
    
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    Added a small amount of warm milk to the oil and flour and then put the mixture into the saucepan rather than adding all the milk and then putting back in the pan. Was quicker and less messing about.

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    Review: suzipie

    so easy brilliant to use on a lasagne or add it to a leftover spicey shepards pie, add whatever you like to flavour it,just great :)


    Posted: 27 Nov 2008 easy

        
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    Review: Gorgana

    Absolutely brilliant, and soooo easy. No lumps whatsoever. I warmed the milk, put a few spoonfuls into the oil and flour mix then put the flour and oil mix into the saucepan with the warm milk. Added pepper and some mature cheese and served with fried bacon bits and pasta, mmmmmm, wonderful. No more packets of cheese sauce for me!!!