Classic Béchamel Sauce
  1. Melt 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Stir in ¼ cup (32 g) all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles but does not brown, about 2 minutes.

  3. Slowly add 2½ cups whole milk while whisking to incorporate.

  4. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, then reduce burner to low heat and cook until sauce coats the back of a spoon, 2–3 minutes more.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper or white pepper, a pinch of freshly ground nutmeg.

  6. Taste and add additional kosher salt as needed.

Course🍯Sauce

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥫Sauce

Cuisine🇫🇷French

Occasions🥣Cooking Base📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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