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Basic Béchamel Sauce

Basic Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 quart milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.


Step 2


Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until smooth. Cook and stir until flour turns a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.


Step 3


Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and no longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes.


Step 4


Season with salt and nutmeg.


Step 5


Serve hot and enjoy!








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