The European Class

Welsh Rabbit

This classic combination of melted cheese and toasted bread is also called Welsh rarebit, an attempt to dignify the original.

Ingredients:

-16 diagonal baguette slices

-3 tablespooons unsalted butter, softened

-1 tablespoon all- purpose flour

-1/2 cup porter or ale

-1/4 cup whole milk

-1 teaspoon dry mustard

-1/8 teaspoon black pepper

-6 ounces extra- sharp cheddar, coarsely grated

-1 large egg yolk

Preparation:

Preheat broiler.

Spead one side of bread slices with 2 tablespoons butter (total), then arrange slices, buttered sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until golden brown, 1 to 4 minutes.

Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a 1 quart heavy saucepan over low heat, then add flour and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.Add beer and milk in a stream, whisking, then whisk in mustard, pepper, and cheese. Bring to a simmer over moderately low heat, whisking, then simmer , whisking, until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and immediately whisk in yolk. Serve cheese sauce on toast. Lire la suite »