Bechamel sauce is a classic ‘mother’ sauce that makes your ‘smile-worthy’ beef lasagna or broccoli and potato gratin sing! If made right that is. No no, don’t be scared off, it’s in my opinion, one of the basic culinary recipes you need to know. And it truly is as simple as whisking butter, flour, and milk into a smooth sauce. Watch how easy it is to make.
Ingredients for Bechamel Sauce
Unsalted butter: Why unsalted? so that you can have control of the saltiness in the sauce.
Plain flour: Go for regular flour used for cookies and cakes, all-purpose flour works too.
Milk: Use full-fat milk
How to Make Bechamel Sauce
Melt the butter on low heat then toss in the flour and quickly stir/whisk to create what looks like a lump-free paste.
Pour in the milk as you whisk to combine. Add salt, nutmeg, and some black pepper to taste then let it thicken over low heat as you patiently stir.
It should be ready in about 6 minutes or let it thicken until it gets to the consistency that you need for the recipe you are making.
If you are not planning on using the bechamel sauce immediately, cover it with cling film to avoid skin forming on top. However, should a skin form just use a spoon or spatula to scoop it off.
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Use Your Bechamel Sauce On:
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Beginner-friendly bechamel sauce
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Loading...A French 'mother sauce' made with milk and a roux whisked over low heat to a thick and silky smooth consistency.
Ingredients
- 55g unsalted butter (3.8 tablespoons)
- 50g plain flour (1/4 cup)
- 500ml full-fat milk (1 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper (optional)
- Pinch of Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Melt the butter on low heat then toss in the flour and quickly stir/whisk to create what looks like a lump-free paste.
Pour in the milk as you whisk to combine. Add salt, nutmeg, and some black pepper to taste then let it thicken over low heat as you patiently stir. (taste to make sure the sauce is well seasoned)
It should be ready in about 6 minutes or let it thicken until it gets to the consistency that you need for the recipe you are making.
If not using the bechamel sauce immediately, cover with cling film to avoid a skin forming on top.
And that's it, you're done! Now use that bechamel sauce to make my cheesy broccoli & potato gratin or beef lasagna.
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