posted by Saucy on Jul 28
Bechamel Sauce is a classic French sauce which is often used as a base for many other sauces. Master this sauce and you’ll be able to venture into more complex creations such as various cheese or cream sauces. The wiki on Bechamel can be found here.
A basic Bechamel sauce consists of milk wisked into a roux. The following recipe is for a classic Bechamel.
1/8 lb. butter
4 T. Flour
2 c. cold milk
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. white pepper
Dash of nutmeg
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes stirring constantly. Do not let the flour brown. Whisk in the milk and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add salt and nutmeg. Reduce heat and simmer until thick enough to coat back of spoon. Makes about 2 cups of sauce.