Country Gravy
Ingredients:
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp salt
black pepper, to taste
4 cups milk or 4 cups half-and-half
Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
Cook and stir over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
* It is very important to brown the mixture
Gradually whisk in milk or cream.
Continue to cook and whisk until smooth and thickened.
Add a bit more milk if needed.
Whisk until smooth once again.