White Sauce/Bechamel
Description
This International sauce features Butter, Flour, Milk, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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x Freshly ground black pepper 1.
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In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter* over low heat, until foamy.
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With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour until a thick paste forms.
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This is called a "roux." 2.
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Whisk in the milk until smooth.
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Stirring occasionally, cook 10 to 12 minutes, until simmering, thick, and smooth.
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Simmer 2 minutes to "cook out" the flour taste.
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Season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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TIP: * If you brown the butter slightly after it has melted (don't burn it!), it will
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add a nutty flavor to the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 172.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.4g16%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 26.6mg9%
- Sodium 2558.1mg107%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.6g5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 5.3g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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