How to Make White Sauce

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber; cornstarch is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: skim milk

Almond milk is lower in calories; skim milk is usually cheaper.

In a 3 quart stockpot, add 3 cups of milk, 1 sliced white onion, 2 bay leaves, and 10 black peppercorns.

Heat on low for about 10 minutes to steep the flavors without boiling.

Strain the milk to remove the onion and bay leaves.

In the same pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux.

Cook the roux for about a minute until it starts to bubble.

Gradually add the strained milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

Increase heat to moderately high and bring the sauce to a boil.

Season the sauce with about a teaspoon of sea salt, adjusting to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens