White Country Gravy From Scratch

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper (less if it's not a coarse grind or if you don't like spice - see note*)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat....: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once the butter has melted, whisk continuously while you add in the flour, pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Once it has reached a smooth and uniform consistency, remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Return the skillet to the stove, and heat...: Return the skillet to the stove, and heat over medium heat. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously. Let the gravy cook until it has thickened, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Taste and adjust seasonings.