4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup light cream
salt and white pepper to taste
Melt the butter over low heat and blend in the flour. Add the milk gradually and stir until thick and smooth. Add the cream and simmer for 5 minutes to cook the flour. Season with the salt and pepper. This basic sauce, used in a great many dishes, can be doubled or halved as needed.