Bechamel Sauce

Summary

Yield
quart
Prep time30 minutes
Region

Description

This classic thick white sauce goes well with mushrooms, seafood, and winter dishes. It is a base sauce that is used in many other classic sauces. 

Ingredients

2TButter (Unsalted) (clarified)
2TFlour
1qMilk (boiling)

Instructions

1. Clarify the butter, then stir in the flour and cook for some minutes until golden. 2. Slowly add the boiling milk, keeping the mixture at the boil while you stir it well. 3. Season with a bay leaf, white pepper, salt, and nutmeg and simmer for 15-20 minutes or more.

Notes

Bechamel is a very versatile thick white sauce. Vary the seasonings depending on how this will be used.
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