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Beef Gravy Mix - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Recipe Qty	Common Price	Price per Recipe
1 1/3 c. Instant nonfat lowfat milk pwdr	1 1/3 cup	$3.69 per 1/2 gallons	$0.61
3/4 c. Instant flour	3/4 cup	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.12
3 Tbsp. Instant beef bouillon granules	3 tbsp	$1.29 per 14 1/2 ounces	$0.14
1/8 tsp Grnd thyme, (I do not like this and usually leave it out)	1/8 tsp	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.01
1/4 tsp Onion pwdr	1/4 tsp	$3.39 per 2 5/8 ounces	$0.03
1/8 tsp Grnd sage	1/8 tsp	$1.97 per 2 ounces	$0.00
1/2 c. Butter or possibly margarine	1/2 cup	$3.99 per 16 ounces	$1.00
3 tsp Brown sauce for gravy	3 tsp	n/a
1 c. Cool water	1 cup	n/a
1/2 c. Beef gravy mix	1/2 cup	$2.19 per 7/8 ounces	$10.50
Total Recipe			$12.42