Bechamel is a classic white sauce used as a base or additive in many French dishes, and with just a few simple ingredients and tools, you can make a very thick version of it in your kitchen.
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How to Make Bechamel
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until simmering. In a medium sauté pan, melt the butter and slowly incorporate the flour, constantly whisking over low heat to make a blond roux. Slowly incorporate 1 cup (0.24 l) of the heated milk into the roux, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes a paste-like consistency. Slowly incorporate the remaining milk whisks until smooth.
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Recipe
Bechamel
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ all-purpose flour sifted
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until simmering. In a medium sauté pan, melt the butter and slowly incorporate the flour, constantly whisking over low heat to make a blond roux. Slowly incorporate 1 cup (0.24 l) of the heated milk into the roux, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes a paste-like consistency. Slowly incorporate the remaining milk whisks until smooth.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.