Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook 5-7 minutes, until pale golden but not browned.
- Slowly whisk in the warm milk.
- Simmer, whisking, until thick and smooth. It should coat a spoon but stay pourable, like heavy cream - not pasty.
- Season with the salt and nutmeg.
- Keep warm for assembly.
Notes
- This is one hotel pan’s worth, about 1 to 1.25 quarts. 20 servings is one pan.