Velouté Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 tbsp butter, unsalted

2 1/2 cups beef, vegetable, or fish stock

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the flour.
2. Using a whisk, stir the mixture continuously until it turns the color of peanut butter - about 4 minutes.
3. To finish the velouté sauce, add the stock of your choice slowly as you whisk. Cook until the mixture begins to boil then reduce the heat to simmer.
4. Serve when the sauce reaches the desired thickness.