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How to Make Bechamel Sauce
Learn how to make bechamel sauce in just a few easy steps. Make this creamy sauce to use as a base for dozens of recipes.
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
8
minutes
mins
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
French
Servings:
8
Author:
Kevin Is Cooking
Ingredients
1/4
cup
butter
or oil, fat drippings
1/4
cup
all purpose flour
1/8
tsp
salt
1/8
tsp
dash of white pepper
3
cups
milk
Instructions
Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave in measuring cup.
In a medium sauce pan melt equal parts butter and then the flour.
Whisk the flour and butter together and allow to simmer on low to cook the flour 1-2 minutes. The lightest (white color) roux will be slightly puffed.
Gradually add the warm milk and whisk to incorporate until a smooth sauce forms on low heat. Cook several minutes, sauce will thicken.
Nutrition
Calories:
121
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
24
mg
|
Sodium:
126
mg
|
Potassium:
121
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
326
IU
|
Calcium:
105
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg