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Perfect Welsh Rarebit

welsh rarebit

In a small saucepan melt the butter and make a roux with the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to prevent the roux from burning.

Stir in the warm beer by degrees, until you have a thick but smooth sauce. Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.

You should now have a thick paste. Mix in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper.


Lightly toast and butter the bread, then pile up the cheesy mixture on each slice.

Cook under a hot grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling.


 

* roux = A cooked mixture of flour and butter used to thicken a sauce or soup


 
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By Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Serves 4, preparation time less than 30 mins, cooking time 10-30 mins

 

 

Ingredients

50g/2oz flour
50g/2oz butter
250ml/9oz strong beer, warmed
250g/9oz strong cheddar, grated
2tsp English mustard
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Black pepper
4 large slices granary bread to serve