Béchamel is a classic French sauce used in many dishes. Everything from soufflés to scalloped potatoes to mac and cheese to lasagna. It is quick and easy to prepare.
Béchamel Sauce
Ingredients
2 ½C Milk
4T Butter
½C Flour
Salt to taste
Directions
Heat the milk in a saucepan until it is almost boiling.In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add flour stirring quickly with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 1 minute.
Add half the hot milk, stirring constantly. Stir until the sauce starts to thicken and you have a smooth consistency. Add the rest of the milk and continue to stir until all lumps are gone. Bring to a boil then remove from heat. Season with salt.
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