Savoury White Sauce

Ingredients

1oz flour of your choice

1oz butter or Pure spread or coconut oil (the latter two are dairy free)

1/4 pint (150ml) milk (I use soya milk)

1/4 pint (150ml) chicken or vegetable stock)

Freshly ground pepper to your own taste

Method 

1. Melt the butter or fat of your choice in a saucepan 

2. Add flour and cook over a low heat stirring for two minutes 

3. Very gradually blend in the milk and stock, stirring all the time - you can let go of the pan as you add the milk! 

4. Cook over a medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth

5. Lower the heat and simmer gently for three minutes, stirring occasionally