Homemade béchamel

Name: Homemade béchamel
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients: 50 g butter; 50 g flour; 60 cl milk; Salt and pepper

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A smooth, creamy sauce for gratins, lasagne and croquettes.

≈ 15 minTotal time

1 batchBase quantities

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Ingredients

1 batch

50 g butter50 g flour60 cl milkSalt and pepper

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Step 1
Melt the butter over a low heat without letting it colour.
Step 2
Add the flour and stir into a smooth roux.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in the milk. Keep stirring over the heat until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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