Name: Basic White Sauce (Béchamel)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; Kosher salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste (white or black)

Basic White Sauce (Béchamel)

a copper saucepan with homemade basic white sauce

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A classic white sauce is a simple preparation and it is the base for many dishes. This recipe includes several variations.

Author: Diana
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Sauces and Seasonings
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
Kosher salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste (white or black)

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add the flour to the melted butter and stir to blend. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Slowly add the milk to the butter and flour (roux) mixture, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened.
Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.

Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/white-sauce/