
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with boiled veal, poultry or mutton.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Work together until light a heaping tablespoonful of flour and half a cupful of butter
gradually add two cups of boiling milk
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stir constantly until it come to a boil
stir into that four tender boiled onions that have been chopped fine
Salt and pepper to taste
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
This is a classic beurre manié-thickened sauce where flour and butter are worked together to create a smooth paste that prevents lumps when whisked into hot liquid. The fat in the butter coats the flour particles, allowing them to disperse evenly and gelatinize gradually without clumping. Boiling the onions separately before adding them ensures they're fully tender and sweet, as their sulfur compounds mellow during cooking. The high butter-to-flour ratio creates a rich, velvety sauce with exceptional coating ability.
The onions can be boiled, chopped, and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. The finished sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat, whisking frequently and adding a splash of milk if needed to restore consistency.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly. The sauce may appear broken when cold but will come together when warmed. Thin with additional milk if it has thickened too much during storage.
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The onions can be boiled, chopped, and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. The finished sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat, whisking frequently and adding a splash of milk if needed to restore consistency.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly. The sauce may appear broken when cold but will come together when warmed. Thin with additional milk if it has thickened too much during storage.