BECHAMEL (BASIC WHITE SAUCE)

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Categories     Sauce     Dinner     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tb butter
3 tb flour
2 cups milk
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Step 1: In a saucepan, melt butter over low to moderate heat. Add flour, stir from time to time. Mixture has to turn to a slightly golden color. Step 2: Remove from heat. Add half of the milk, stir vigorously. Add the other half of the milk and the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Step 3: Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, stir every 20 or 30 seconds.

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