❉ Easy BECHAMEL - BASIC WHITE SAUCE
TESTED & PERFECTED BECHAMEL - BASIC WHITE SAUCE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 cups milk 1 slice onion, large 1 bay leaf 1?2 teaspoon peppercorn 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 pinch nutmeg salt white pepper
DIRECTIONS
Scald the milk with the onion, bay leaf and peppercorns. Cover and let infuse off heat for 10-15 minutes. In a heavy based saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is foaming but not browned- about 1 minute. Off heat, strain in the hot milk. Whisk well, then bring to a boil, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and leave to simmer slowly for 1-2 minutes. NOTE: This make what is called a "MEDIUM" Bechamel. For a "THIN" Bechamel use 2 tbs. butter and 2 tbs. flour. For a "THICK" Bechamel use 4 tbs. butter and 4 tbs. flour.
by: kiwidutch