Welsh Rarebit (Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• 8 oz Dairy-free cheddar
• 2 tbsp Dairy-free butter
• 1 tbsp Plain flour
• 1 tsp Mustard powder
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup Beer (optional)
• 4 slices Bread
• to taste Salt
• to taste Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place the 4 slices of bread into a toaster and toast until they are golden brown and crisp. Carefully remove the toasted bread and set it aside on a plate.
2. 2In a medium saucepan (e.g., 2-quart or 8-inch diameter), melt the 2 tablespoons of dairy-free butter over medium heat (approximately 300-325°F or 150-163°C). Once melted, stir in the 1 tablespoon of plain flour and 1 teaspoon of mustard powder. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, until the mixture forms a thick paste and smells slightly nutty.
3. 3Gradually whisk in the 1/4 cup of beer (if using) into the mixture until it is smooth and lump-free.
4. 4Reduce the heat to low (approximately 200-225°F or 93-107°C). Add the 8 oz of grated dairy-free cheddar to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the dairy-free cheddar is completely melted and the savoury sauce is smooth and creamy.
5. 5Stir in the 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Then, add salt and pepper to taste, stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
6. 6Carefully pour the warm savoury sauce evenly over the 4 toasted slices of bread, ensuring each slice is well covered.
7. 7Place the bread slices topped with the savoury sauce under a preheated broiler set to high heat (approximately 500°F or 260°C) for 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully as it broils; remove the rarebit from the broiler when the top is bubbly and golden brown to avoid burning.
8. 8Serve the Welsh Rarebit immediately while it is still warm.

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