White Sauce/Bechamel

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.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 172.0

Dietary: Vegetarian

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

3 tablespoon Butter
3 tablespoon Flour
2 cup Milk
1/2 teaspoon Salt

Directions

1
x Freshly ground black pepper 1.
2
In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter* over low heat, until foamy.
3
With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour until a thick paste forms.
4
This is called a "roux." 2.
5
Whisk in the milk until smooth.
6
Stirring occasionally, cook 10 to 12 minutes, until simmering, thick, and smooth.
7
Simmer 2 minutes to "cook out" the flour taste.
8
Season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9
TIP: * If you brown the butter slightly after it has melted (don't burn it!), it will
10
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.

Keywords: butter, flour, international, milk, salt, sauce, saucebechamel, simmering, title, vegetarian, white

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