White Sauce

This classic sauce is the foundation for many popular dishes.

butter- 2tbsp
maida- 2tbsp
warm milk- 1 cup
salt - 1/2 tsp
nutmeg- a pinch
Method:
In a heavy bottomed pan melt butter on low heat.Add flour and cook,stirring for 1 minute.
With wire whisk, gradually whisk hot milk.
Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens.
Keep stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add salt and nutmeg.
This makes about 1 cup.