Easy Béchamel Sauce Classic French White Sauce

Atsuko

October 21, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Béchamel sauce is a creamy sauce named after the French nobleman Louis de Béchamel. It is a versatile sauce that can be used in various dishes such as lasagna, gratin, and white sauce pasta, and the recipe is very simple. By adjusting the amount of milk, you can make the sauce thick and rich or light and smooth to suit your taste. Please give it a try!

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Preparation

10 mins

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Ingredients

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

40g butter
40g flour
500ml milk
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
A pinch of nutmeg

How to make it:

1/ Warm the milk: Warm the milk in a small pot or in the microwave for about 1 minute.

2/ Melt the butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

3/ Make the roux: Add the flour and whisk over medium heat for 4–5 minutes.

4/ Add the milk: Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking. Add salt and pepper, and continue stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.

5/ Finish the sauce: Lower the heat. Add a pinch of nutmeg. Once the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and stir for about 2 minutes.

⭐️ Warm the Milk First: A helpful tip is to warm the milk beforehand. This helps prevent lumps and gives the sauce a smoother texture.

⭐️ Adjust the Thickness to Your Taste: This recipe uses 500 ml of milk for a lighter sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, simply reduce the milk to about 400 ml.

⭐️ Perfect for Lasagna: This Béchamel sauce works beautifully in many lasagna recipes. Be sure to try it for a rich and delicious lasagna!

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