One pint of milk, 2 tablespoonfuls of butter, 2 tablespoonfuls of
flour, half-teaspoonful of salt, half-teaspoonful of pepper. Put milk
into a double boiler to heat. Put butter into a granite saucepan, and
when it begins to bubble, slowly shake in the flour; then add hot
milk, a small quantity at a time, and season with salt and pepper.
Toast bread a rich brown and dip into salt water. Lay on a dish and
pour sauce over it. Grated egg may be added.