Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat.

Step 2

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to melted butter and stir with a whisk to prevent any lumps.

Step 3

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Pour 1 cup of milk slowly into the butter-flour mixture and continue stirring, making sure there are no lumps.

Step 6

It will start thickening.

Step 7

Continue to cook and stir until thickened.

Step 8

Remove from heat.