Bechamel Sauce
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A French staple
From Laura Calder
"Thanks. I had no idea how to make Bechamel sauce. The variations included at the end of the recipe: runny, thick or for soufflé.. Much appreciated.. Am making a dairy- free version using almond milk. " - JBkitchYield: 1 Servings Ready in 20 minutes
Cuisine: FrenchMain Ingredient: Milk
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Notes Bechamel Sauce Preparation
1. Steep the milk with a piece of onion or garlic and a bay leaf for 15 minutes.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk.
5. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick.
6. Season.
7. For thick béchamel, use ratio of 2 tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons flour for 1 cup/250 ml milk
8. For very thick béchamel for soufflé base: 3 tablespoons butter, 5 tablespoons flour, 1 cup/250 ml milk. It makes the souflee more stable.
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