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45g/1½oz butter

45g/1½oz plain flour

600ml/20fl oz milk

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and stir until smooth. Cook gently for 2 minutes, stirring, until bubbling. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk. Return to a moderate heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously, and cook gently for about 3 minutes. Add seasoning to taste and serve.

For a cheese sauce – add 125g/4oz grated mature Cheddar and ¼ tsp dry mustard powder.

For a herb sauce – add 4 Tbsp assorted finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives or sage.