Sauces

Béchamel Sauce

Name: Béchamel Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 700 ml milk; 50 g butter; 2 tbsp plain flour; salt and freshly ground black pepper; pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

rfriscuolo 23 December 2021

Total Time: 20 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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Makes 850ml (1.5 pints)

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Béchamel Sauce

Author: rfriscuolo Cooking Method: Simmer Cuisine: Italian Courses: Sauces

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

700 ml milk
50 g butter
2 tbsp plain flour
salt and freshly ground black pepper
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

Heat the milk in a saucepan to just below boiling point, then remove the pan from the heat.
Melt the butter in another saucepan, then add the flour and stir well to combine.
Add approximately a quarter of the milk and keep stirring until the sauce thickens. Repeat the process until you have a velvety, smooth sauce with no lumps.
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
Simmer the sauce on a medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally with a balloon whisk to ensure a creamy texture.

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