Brown Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons bacon grease
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups cold water

Preparation

In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter or grease.
Stir in flour, salt, and pepper, blending well.
Continue to stir until mixture is dark brown.
Add water and reduce heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve warm.