Béchamel Sauce
★★☆☆☆
Ingredients
- 50g salted butter
- 50g flour
- 300ml half skimmed milk
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Melt the butter in a casserole with nutmeg and salt, infuse for one minute.
- 2. Add the flour and mix well with a spoon.
- 3. When mixed, "dry" this roux 30 seconds more on the gas, especially for a cheese soufflé.
- 4. Add first a little quantity of milk, off the heat to avoid lumps, as it will get solid at the beginning.
- 5. Add milk little by little until creamy, then put back on heat with the rest of milk, always keep mixing.
- 6. The béchamel is ready when it thickens.
- 7. Cover with plastic film if preparing in advance as it crusts quickly.
Be careful as this sauce often absorbs other flavors in the fridge when stored. Essential for croque-monsieur and cheese soufflés.