Welsh rarebit

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 50 g/2oz flour
  • 50 g/2oz butter
  • 250 ml/9oz strong beer, warmed
  • 250 g/9oz strong cheddar, grated
  • 2 tsp English mustard
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper
  • 4 large slices granary bread

Instructions

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. Stir in the warm beer by degrees, until you have a thick but smooth sauce. Add the grated cheese and stir until melted.

2

You should now have a thick paste. Mix in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper.

3

Lightly toast and butter the bread, then pile up the cheesy mixture on each slice. Cook under a hot grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling.