Bechamel Recipe

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.

Heat the milk in a pot.

In a different pot, melt the butter.

Once the butter is completely melted, add the flour all at once and stir.

Cook the flour and butter mixture on low heat for about 2 minutes until clumpy.

Turn off the heat and add some of the hot milk while whisking.

Incorporate all the milk into the mixture while whisking to avoid lumps.

Turn the heat back on and continue to whisk until smooth.

Add salt to taste and grated nutmeg.

Stir continuously while cooking to prevent sticking, using a wooden spoon if necessary.

Observe the sauce as it thickens and becomes creamy.

Cooking Techniques

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