Béchamel Sauce Like a CHEF | The ONE Sauce you need to learn

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.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven over low heat until it starts to foam and slightly brown.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and mix well.

Cook the flour and butter mixture for about 3 to 5 minutes until it resembles wallpaper paste.

Gradually add a tiny dash of milk while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Continue adding milk in small splashes, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and glossy.

Adjust the consistency of the sauce to your preference, aiming for a velvety texture that coats the back of a spoon.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, but do not season the sauce yet.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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