Saltsa Aspri (Greek White Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Thin White Sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk, warm
Medium White Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, warm
Thick White Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, warm
Optional ingredients for any of the sauces
salt and white pepper
grated nutmeg

Preparation

To make the sauce, in a heavy saucepan melt the butter and heat WITHOUT browning.
Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour.
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes over low heat, then remove from the burner and gradually stir in the warm milk.
Move the pan back to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring steadily for a smooth sauce.
Add a pinch of salt and white pepper, and grate a little nutmeg for a nice flavor.