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Thin White Sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Thin White Sauce

The original 1910 method for Thin White Sauce, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

DinnerVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves6
Total25 min
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Source ingredient cues

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1½ tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup scalded milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Few grains pepper

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Put butter in saucepan, stir until melted and bubbling; add flour mixed with seasonings, and stir until thoroughly blended. Pour on gradually the milk, adding about one-third at a time, stirring until well mixed, then beating until smooth and glossy. If a wire whisk is used, all the milk may be added at once.

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