Welsh Rarebit
Cuisine of the United Kingdom There is no small amount of disagreement about what constitutes Welsh Rarebit. Many contend that it is just cheese on toast. At the other end of the spectrum are a variety of recipes in which the bread is steeped in beer or floated in soup. It has been said that "Welsh rarebit" is a sort of post Act of Union joke, where Irish
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Preparation checklist
- Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 10 listed ingredients.
- Set aside about 10 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.
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General kitchen guidance; no recipe-specific claim has been added.Method
- 01
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour.
- 02
Cook, whisking constantly for 2–3 minutes, being careful not to brown the flour.
- 03
Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 04
Add beer and whisk to combine.
- 05
Pour in cream and whisk until well combined and smooth.
- 06
Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth; this will take 4–5 minutes.
- 07
Pour over toast and serve immediately.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to stef yau; view original image record .
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