On 25/06/2011 2:14 PM, sf wrote:

>>> Okay - I need to ask how much flour& butter you use for a cup of
>>> liquid.
>>>
>>
>> I would say about a Tablespoon of each.
>
> That's what I would use too, but if she used more - that could be
> contributing to the floury taste.

The flour taste is not affected by the amount of flour in the mix. It is
from not cooking it long enough. You need to heat and stir the flour and
butter mixture for a while to make the roux and then cook it for a while
withe the liquid. It thickens as it cooks. I have made lots of white
sauces over the years and have never had one taste like flour.