BECHAMEL - BASIC WHITE SAUCE
Make and share this Bechamel - Basic White Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
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[email protected]This is my go-to bechamel sauce recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.
Ederine Simpson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bechamel sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with so many dishes.
Carlin Henry
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. I've used it in everything from lasagna to macaroni and cheese to chicken pot pie.
Heera Gujjar
[email protected]I love how creamy and flavorful this sauce is. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.
Theodora Andrews
[email protected]This is the best bechamel sauce recipe I've ever used. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Waqar Ashraf
[email protected]I've never made bechamel sauce before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Luminathi Nondwatyu
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses whole milk. It makes the sauce extra creamy and rich.
Alena Stotts
[email protected]This sauce is the perfect consistency. It's thick enough to coat the pasta or vegetables, but it's not too heavy.
Narser 612
[email protected]I love the nutty flavor that the roux gives this sauce.
Nathan Barron
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile! I've used it in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and even as a dip for vegetables.
Manish Ray
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make a delicious bechamel sauce on my first try.
Moola Tsheko
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't use any butter. It's just as creamy and flavorful, but it's much healthier.
vivian Xi
[email protected]This is my go-to bechamel sauce recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so versatile. I've used it in everything from lasagna to macaroni and cheese to chicken pot pie.
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[email protected]I've been making bechamel sauce for years, but I never got it right until I tried this recipe. It's the perfect balance of creamy and thick, and it's so easy to make.
Gloria Cheatum
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bechamel sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with so many dishes.
Hady Mady
[email protected]This is the best bechamel sauce recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfectly every time. I've used it in lasagna, macaroni and cheese, and chicken pot pie, and it's always a hit.