Recipe from Diethood
4 TB Butter
3 TB All-purpose Flour
3 cups HOT Milk
1 tsp Salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp grated Nutmeg
Begin by melting the butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Whisk until all lumps have disappeared and the mixture turns a light brown color, about 5 minutes. (I would use great caution here, if you go too brown, you will really change the flavor of your sauce. I look for a nice golden color and seldom take it to a light brown. The purpose of cooking the flour and butter is to take away the raw flour flavor). Add the hot milk, a little bit at a time, and continue to whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring constantly, or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Set aside until read to use.