Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 6 tablespoons Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Dash of Nutmeg
• 2 cups Milk, heated but not boiled
• (Optional) 2 egg yolks

Instructions

• Melt butter over a low heat; add flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg; stir until well blended. Remove from heat.
• Gradually stir in milk and return to heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Makes 2 cups.
• With Eggs: When sauce is thick, remove from heat and gradually add 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten, stirring constantly.