Basic white sauce with variations

 
                     Basic White Sauce With Variations
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      cups          instant nonfat dry milk -- or 1 1/2 cups
                         -- regular nonfat dry
                         -- milk
    1      cup           all purpose flour
    2      teaspoons     salt
    1      cup           butter or margarine
 
 Combine dry milk, flour and salt. Mix well. With a pastry blender cut in
 butter or margarine until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Put in a large
 airtight container. Store in refrigerator. Use within 2 months.
 
 Makes 1 quart
 
 TO BASIC WHITE SAUCE MIX
 
 variations:
 
 1/2 cup WHITE SAUCE MIX 1 cup cool water
 
 In a small saucepan, combine white sauce mix and water. For thinner sauce,
 decrease white sauce mix to 1/4 cup. For thick sauce, increase white sauce
 mix to 3/4 cup. Cook over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Season
 with pepper, herbs and spices if desired.
 
 CHEESE SAUCE Add 1.2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese after mixture
 thickens. Stir until cheese melts.
 
 CURRY SAUCE Add 1 teaspoon curry powder to thickened mixture.
 
 CELERY SAUCE In a skillet saute 1/4 cup chopped onion and 3/4 cup chopped
 celery, add to sauce.
 
 CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms and 1 teaspoon
 Worcestershire sauce.
 
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