Bechamel White Sauce

By Eyeleen

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons Butter
• 4 tablespoons Flour
• 3 cups Milk
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Freshly-grated nutmeg

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium sauce pan, heat butter until melted.

Add flour and stir until smooth.

Over medium heat, cook until light golden-brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat milk in separate pan until just about to boil.

Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil.

Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat.

Season with salt and nutmeg and set aside.

This recipe yields 2 cups of sauce.




Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK -