Bechamel

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Ingredients


-½ gallon Milk

-4 oz Flour

-4 flow oz Butter

-TT Salt

-TT Nutmeg


Directions


1. in a pot make a white roux with the flour and butter.

2. Gradually add the milk to the roux while stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce the sauce to a simmer, add the seasonings and continue cooking for 30 minutes.

4. Strain the sauce through a china cup lined with cheesecloth. Melted butter can be carefully ladled over the surface of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming. Hold for service or cool in a water bath.

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