A simple white sauce recipe (also called béchamel) consists of butter, all- purpose flour, milk, salt, and white pepper. The basic steps are to melt butter, whisk in the flour to make a roux, slowly add milk while stirring, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Here is a simple recipe: Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash of white pepper

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Whisk in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Gradually whisk in milk.
4. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until thickened (1-2 minutes).

This yields a creamy white sauce that can be used as a base for many dishes or enjoyed on its own.