Béchamel

Creamy white sauce, building block

retest scheduled Adapted from Serious Eats — being retested to the rcpbx spec, one dinner at a time. how we test

Makes: 2 cups
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour. Cook without browning.
  3. Gradually whisk in warm milk.
  4. Simmer, whisking frequently, until thick enough to coat a spoon, .
  5. Season with nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.
  6. Use immediately or press plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent skin.

Notes

  • Warm milk prevents lumps.
  • Don't brown the flour - should stay white.
  • Base for cheese sauce, gratins, lasagna.

Adapted from Serious Eats