KELLY'S RICH BECHAMEL SAUCE

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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

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
3 cups milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

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

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