Creamy Sauce Mix

This is a simple sauce base mix that is handy to have on hand. It can be used for white sauce, cheese sauce, and I have zippy sauce too, all of which can be used in many ways

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 and 1/3 cups of nonfat dry milk powder, 3/4 cup of flour and a teaspoon of salt. Once that is thoroughly mixed, cut in 1/2 cup of butter (one stick). cut in the butter until the mix is very crumbly.  the smaller the size of the crumbs, the easier to make the sauces. This makes about three cups. put in an airtight container and refrigerate.

For  Medium White Sauce, in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the creamy sauce mix and 1 cup of cold water. cook and stir until bubbly, then cook of 2 more minutes. Makes 1 cup.

For Cheese Sauce,  in a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of creamy sauce mix and 1 cup cold water. cook until bubbly. add 1 cup shredded america cheese, stur until melted. Makes 1 and 1/4 cups.

For Zippy Cream Sauce,  in a small saucepan, combine a teaspoon of instant bouillon granules  with 1/2 cup creamy sauce mix. Add a cup of cold water,  and stir over medium heat til it starts to thicken.  add 2 teaspoons snipped chives, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of horseradish, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Cook until bubbly, then cook another 2 minutes. Makes 1 and 1/3 cup of Zippy Sauce.