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                    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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