Silk-Road Creamy White Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 tbsp Salted Perfection Perfect Salt
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1 sprig fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it starts to foam and smells slightly nutty.
2. Whisk in the all-purpose flour to create a smooth paste, cooking it for about 2 minutes to toast the flour and remove that raw taste without letting the color darken.
3. Slowly pour in the whole milk and heavy cream in a steady stream, whisking constantly to ensure the mixture stays perfectly smooth and free of lumps.
4. Stir in the Salted Perfection Perfect Salt and the white pepper, allowing the savory garlic and pepper notes to infuse into the cream.
5. Add the sprig of fresh thyme and let the sauce simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens enough to elegantly coat the back of a spoon.
6. Remove the thyme sprig and give the sauce one final whisk before pouring it over your favorite dish. DUNZO!