Brandy Sauce

INGREDIENTS

60 g butter
60 g plain flour
3/4 pint milk
125 ml double cream
2 measures of brandy
2 tsp caster sugar
1 tbsp vanilla essence or 1 vanilla pod

METHOD

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.Stir in the flour. Whisk in a little of the milk at a time, stirring continuously until you have a smooth, slightly thick sauce.
Add the sugar and stir until melted
Add the brandy and cream
Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and shiny.
Leave to cool and cover with clingfilm.
To serve, add a couple of drops of brandy and reheat in a pan over low heat.