Bechamel Sauce (Rich White Sauce)

6 Tbs butter or margarine
6 Tbs flour
3/4 litre hot milk
3 eggs (well beaten)
salt, pepper, nutmeg


Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan. Stirring vigorously, add the flour until the two are thoroughly mixed. Stirring, add the hot milk and work the mix until it thickens. Remove from the heat and add in the eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add the spices in a few strokes.