"Always ready 12 inch stick of white sauce."

Power level low (30%) and high (100%) to total working time 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes.

3/4 c. butter - not light or oil
1 1/2 c. non-fat dry milk
3/4 c. flour
1/4 c. water
Salt
Pepper

Place butter in 2 quart Pyrex dish or pitcher. Microwave at 30% until softened. Stir in powdered milk, flour, salt and pepper until mixture can be shaped into a ball.

Form dough into a 12 inch roll on waxed paper. Store in refrigerator for 1 month or freezer for 3 months.

TO USE: Place 1/2 cup water or other clear liquid in 2 cup measure. Microwave on high until boiling. Crumble 1 inch of stick of sauce and stir until smooth. Microwave on high until boiling. Makes 1/2 cup of cream sauce (medium).

HOLLANDAISE:

Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, tablespoon lemon juice and dash of hot sauce.

BECHMEMAL SAUCE:

Add 1/2 cup chicken broth in place of water, about 1 teaspoon grated onion and dash of thyme.

Use the sauce stick as basic white sauce over vegetables or for cream soups or gravy.