Easy White Sauce, a.k.a Béchamel
 
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Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk, heated, or 1 cup each milk and vegetable stock, heated, or substitute some of the milk for half and half or heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. n a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until blended, 1 minute.
  2. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low and continue to whisk until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
  3. Increase the heat to medium and simmer to blend the flavors, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Makes about 2 cups.
Notes
Variations: add some paprika, or nutmeg, or season with a bay leaf
Recipe by Living Full on Life at https://www.livingfullonlife.com/?p=1262