Beef Gravy Mix

1-1/3 cups instant nonfat milk powder
3/4 cup instant flour
3 Tbs. instant beef bouillon granules
1/8 tsp. ground thyme
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. ground sage
1/2 cup butter or margarine
3 tsp. brown sauce for gravy

Combine milk powder, flour, bouillon granules, thyme, onion powder,
and sage. Stir with a wire whisk to blend. Use a pastry blender or 2
knives to cut in butter or margarine until evenly distributed.
Drizzle brown sauce for gravy over mixture. Stir with wire whisk
until blended. Spoon into a 3 cup container with a tight fitting
lid. Label with date and contents. Store in refrigerator. Use within
4 to 6 weeks. Makes about 2-2/3 cups mix.

TO MAKE BEEF GRAVY:
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup beef gravy mix

Pour water into a small saucepan. Use a whisk to stir beef gravy mix
into water. Stir constantly over medium heat until gravy is smooth
and slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Makes about 1 cup.