Perfect Welsh Rarebit

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 ounces flour
• 2 ounces butter
• 9 ounces beer (a strong ale)
• 9 ounces cheddar cheese (sharp)
• 2 teaspoons english mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• black pepper
• 4 slices bread (granary style)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 stir in the warm beer by degrees, until you have a thick but smooth sauce.
• 3 add the grated cheese and stir until melted. you should now have a thick paste.
• 4 mix in the mustard and worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper.
• 5 lightly toast and butter the bread, then pile up the cheesy mixture on each slice.
• 6 cook under the broiler for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling.