Béchamel (White Sauce)

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields1 Serving
Cook Time30 mins

Ingredients

 2 tbsp butter
 2 tbsp flour
 1 cup milk
 salt (to taste)

Directions

1

To make the "roux": melt butter on low heat, add flour, mix well and cook slowly.

2

Add milk (or broth). Some say the liquid should be warm, others say to remove the pan from heat, before adding liquid, you be the judge.... Cook about 15 minutes.

3

No matter how you proceed you must mix very well to avoid lumps. If you fail, you can always strain through a sieve.

4

Adjust seasonings to taste.

5

Shake before serving.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp butter
 2 tbsp flour
 1 cup milk
 salt (to taste)

Directions

1

To make the "roux": melt butter on low heat, add flour, mix well and cook slowly.

2

Add milk (or broth). Some say the liquid should be warm, others say to remove the pan from heat, before adding liquid, you be the judge.... Cook about 15 minutes.

3

No matter how you proceed you must mix very well to avoid lumps. If you fail, you can always strain through a sieve.

4

Adjust seasonings to taste.

5

Shake before serving.

Notes

Béchamel (White Sauce)