White Sauce

In the microwave:

Melt butter in large glass measuring cup.

Whisk in flour & cook gently – about half power for 30-40 seconds.

Slowly add milk, whisking continuously.

Return to micro, removing to whisk several times – after 90 sec. then 60, then 40 - until sauce has thickened.

Fresh garlic can be added to butter before melting.

Various spices – salt, pepper, mustard powder, herbs – can be added with flour.

1/8 cup wine per 1 cup milk can be added with milk – white wine for white sauce, red wine for blush sauce.