This recipe is called “Southern White Gravy” and it never ceases to be addictive!

– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 cups whole milk
– Salt, to taste
– Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

1. In a heavy skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. You want that butter just bubbling and it should smell like the start of something good.

2. Whisk in the flour and keep it moving for about 1 to 2 minutes. You’re making what we call a roux, and it should be smooth without any floury lumps.

3. Pour in the milk slowly, whisking constantly. This is the part where a little patience comes in handy to ensure your gravy gets silky and thick.

4. Continue to cook and whisk often as the gravy comes to a simmer. Once it starts to bubble gently, reduce the heat to low.

5. Let the gravy simmer for a couple more minutes until it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

6. Season with salt and pepper to your family’s taste preference. Give it one last hearty whisk then remove it from the heat.