Secrets to a perfect Bechamel - White Sauce | Christine Cushing

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 butter in a heavy pot over medium heat.

Add equal parts flour to the melted butter all at once.

Cook the flour for about 2 to 3 minutes to cook it out.

Remove from heat before adding milk.

Add all the milk at once while whisking to avoid lumps.

Return to medium heat and switch to a wooden spoon.

Stir until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add grated nutmeg while stirring.

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