3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
3/4 cup of milk
1 1/4 cups of cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup of red wine or Madeira
to taste
1/2 teaspoon of English mustard powder
3 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
3/4 cup of milk
1 1/4 cups of cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup of red wine or Madeira
to taste
1/2 teaspoon of English mustard powder
3 eggs, separated
Melt the butter or margarine over low heat and add the flour
Whisk constantly to avoid lumps
Add the milk gradually, whisking until a smooth batter forms
Combine the cheese and wine, whisking over low heat until the cheese melts
Season with salt and English mustard powder
Remove from heat, beat in the egg yolks well
Fold this mixture into the beaten egg whites gently
Pour into 4 individual ramekins and bake in a moderate oven (170°C) for about 30 minutes, or until firm
Serve the soufflés immediately
Serves 4.