BASIC GREEK BECHAMEL

Basic Greek Bechamel image

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk, whole
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
5 tablespoons flour, all purpose
1 Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 nutmeg, to taste
2 egg yolks, beaten with fork (see note)

Steps:

In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until hot.
In another saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. As soon as it melts, add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until there are no lumps.
Increase the heat to medium-low and add the hot milk slowly, stirring constantly with a whisk, and continue stirring until the sauce begins to thicken; it should be creamy without being too thick.
Remove from the heat and stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the egg yolks one at a time, until the desired color is reached, and return to the heat, whisking briskly until well blended. Remove from the heat and set aside until ready to use.