2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. warm milk
Salt, if desired
White pepper

Melt the butter in a heavy bottom saucepan. Stir in flour, continue to stir. A wire whisk is preferred. When this mixture begins to thicken, slowly add the milk. Bring to a boil all the while stirring. Add white pepper and other spices to taste, if desired.

This sauce is excellent over vegetables particularly cauliflower. After you have steamed the cauliflower, break up the flowerets and pour this sauce over them.