Bechamel white sauce
By Chef Damien
Rate this recipe
3.7/5
(83 Votes)

Ingredients
- 1 litre of whole milk or semi-skimmed
- 70 g butter
- 70 g flour
- salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- Nutmeg
Details
servings 6
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the milk with salt, white pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
Step 2
In a saucepan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring continuously. Remove from the heat and leave to cool a little.
Step 3
Return the pan to the heat and add the hot milk, whisking vigorously.
Step 4
Cook for 5 minutes until boiling and pour into a bowl, covering with cling film to prevent a crust forming on top.
Step 5
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