Welsh Rabbit
- 16 (1/3-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup porter or ale
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large egg yolk
- Preheat broiler.
- Spread one side of bread slices with 2 tablespoons butter (total), then arrange slices, buttered sides up, on a baking sheet.
- Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until golden brown, 1 to 4 minutes.
- Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
- Add beer and milk in a stream, whisking, then whisk in mustard, pepper, and cheese.
- Bring to a simmer over moderately low heat, whisking, then simmer, whisking, until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and immediately whisk in yolk.
- Serve cheese sauce on toast.
baguette slices, unsalted butter, flour, porter, milk, mustard, black pepper, cheddar, egg yolk
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/welsh-rabbit-108892 (may not work)