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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mhizter mohney
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe. There are better bechamel sauce recipes out there.
rehmat jan
[email protected]This sauce didn't turn out well for me. I think I might have overcooked it.
Ruhan islam
[email protected]I found this sauce to be a bit too thick. I had to add some milk to thin it out.
jaik george
[email protected]This sauce is a bit bland for my taste, but it's a good base for adding other flavors.
Quinton Johnson
[email protected]I love how versatile this sauce is. I've used it to make everything from lasagna to macaroni and cheese.
Joshua Iipinge
[email protected]This is my go-to bechamel sauce recipe. It's always a hit with my guests.
Amaechi Chikerenma
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this sauce without any problems. It's so simple and it tastes delicious.
Arif ullah Wisal
[email protected]I love this sauce! It's so creamy and cheesy. I use it on everything from pasta to chicken.
Abid nawaz Awan
[email protected]This is the best bechamel sauce I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Sezo Kteee
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of bechamel sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile.
Troubled_Jester
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I used it to make chicken pot pie and it was a hit with my family.
MD Nobir Hossain
[email protected]I've tried many bechamel sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy.
lucia shepherd
[email protected]This bechamel sauce recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I used it to make lasagna and it was perfect.