Easy Microwave White Sauce in 3 minutes (Bechamel Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (maida)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder (or white pepper powder)
• salt to taste

Steps

1. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 15-30 seconds; this timing is based on a 1000watt microwave.
2. Whisk flour into the melted butter and microwave for another 15 seconds.
3. Whisk in milk thoroughly, leaving no lumps.
4. Microwave at high power for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds.
5. Stir quickly, then microwave again for 1-2 minutes more, or until as thick as desired, stirring every 30 seconds.
6. When thickened, season the white sauce with salt and pepper and use with any pasta dish.