Béchamel Sauce
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Basics
Ingredient and Preparation Method
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2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
pinch salt
pinch nutmeg
Heat milk until almost boiling.
In a separate pan melt butter over low heat and stir in the flour.
Cook the roux gently for 2-3 minutes over low heat. The mixture should not color.
Dribble the milk gently into the roux, stirring as you go. When all the milk is added,
bring to a boil. Keep stirring.
When it boils turn down the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt and nutmeg.
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