BECHAMEL SAUCE
This is the sauce I use in my lasagna recipe, along with bolognese sauce. It's from the local paper, but considered one of the classic mother sauces.
Provided by Mole1338
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 4 Cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set 4 QT saucepan over medium heat, add butter, onion, pepper, cloves, bay leaves,.
- and garlic. Sautee until aromatic, about 4 minutes.
- Blend in the flour and stir about 3 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk and stir until it boils lightly (may need to increase to Med-High heat).
- Once boils, lower heat and simmer uncovered about 8 minutes, or until sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon and has no raw flour taste.
- Pour through a fine strainer, stirring and pressing to extract all the flavors. Stir in the cream, salt (add to taste, may not need the entire TSP) and finally the thyme.
- Use immediately.
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Haseeb ansari
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for béchamel sauce. I like to add a bit of grated cheese and nutmeg to mine.
Suren Tamang
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still good.
Mercy Cherotich
[email protected]I'm not a fan of béchamel sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I could eat it on its own!
Jamal Rajpot
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. It's the perfect béchamel sauce.
junaid Saraki
[email protected]I made this sauce for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's definitely a keeper!
Shavoy Pringle
[email protected]This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so much better than store-bought béchamel sauce.
Nakia King
[email protected]I'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free flour to make this sauce. It turned out just as good as the regular version!
T H E IQBAL
[email protected]I used this sauce in a chicken pot pie and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it really brought the dish together.
Koshis Xhtri
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add creaminess and flavor to any dish.
Ridita Hossain
[email protected]I've never made béchamel sauce before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Crishon Thomas
[email protected]I accidentally used all-purpose flour instead of bread flour, but the sauce still turned out great!
RAJDIP ROY
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was great.
Michael Aiken
[email protected]I've tried many béchamel sauce recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.
Kaden Odriscoll
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. The sauce turned out creamy and flavorful.
Wanjiru wanjiku
[email protected]This béchamel sauce was a breeze to make! It came together quickly, and the consistency was perfect. I used it in a lasagna and it was a hit with my family.