1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons butter
4
tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon
freshly grated nutmeg
In a medium saucepan, heat butter until melted. Add flour and
stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until light golden brown,
about 6 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, heat milk in separate pan until
just about to boil. Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time,
whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 10
minutes and remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg and set
aside. Yield: 3 cups
