Traditional Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole grain bread (sliced thick)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose/plain flour
• 1/3 cup dark ale (room temperature)
• 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 cup (80 grams) white cheddar cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the bread on both sides under broiler or toaster.

2. 2

   To a saucepan, add the butter over medium heat. When the butter is melted and sizzling, whisk in the flour and cook for a minute, stirring.

3. 3

   Slowly whisk in the ale until there are no lumps. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. Use a spatula and stir in the cheese until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to slightly cool and thicken.

5. 5

   Preheat broiler.

6. 6

   Spread the cheese sauce on all of the slices of bread. Broil until bubbly, browned and melted. Serve immediately