I think the secret is the egg yolks, it just isn't the same richness without them. This is my basic, stand-by all-purpose recipe. I use it a LOT!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In frying pan or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, cook and stir constantly over lower heat for 2-3 minutes. DO NOT BROWN.
- Slowly whisk in 3 cups of milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat til thick and low-boiling.
- Low-boil, stirring, for 3-5 minutes.
- In small bowl, mix egg yolks.
- Add, stirring, 2 Tbl. cooked sauce, ONE TBL. AT A TIME, into beaten yolks. Add a bit more sauce, stirring, then slowly whisk into skillet of sauce.
- Whisk in salt and pepper, remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.3, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 241.4, Sodium 1291.8, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 12.1
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »#30-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #sauces #condiments-etc #easy #dietary #low-carb #savory-sauces #low-in-something
You'll also love