Sauces & stocks
Béchamel Sauce
The classic white sauce of French cuisine, smooth and creamy.
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 500 g milk
- 50 g butter
- 50 g flour
- Nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step
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- Put the butter in the mixing bowl, 2 min/90°C/speed 1.
- Add the flour and cook 2 min/90°C/speed 2 to form the roux.
- Pour in the milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper, 8 min/90°C/speed 4.
- Check the texture; for a thicker sauce, cook 2 min more/90°C/speed 4.
Tips
- If it turns lumpy, blend for a few seconds at high speed.
- An ideal base for lasagnas, gratins and croquettes.
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