Bechamel - Basic White Sauce

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Bechamel - Basic White Sauce Ingredients

2 cups milk	3 tablespoons flour
1 slice onions large	1 pinch nutmeg
1 bay leaf	salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns	white pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions for Bechamel - Basic White Sauce

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 tbl butter and 2 tbl flour.
For a"THICK" bechamel use 4 tbl butter and 4 tbl flour.


Main Ingredient: SauceCuisine: American

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