How To Make White Sauce At Home | Easy Bechamel Sauce Recipe By Ruchi Bharani | Basic Cooking

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 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.

Add plain flour and whisk to mix, cooking for 2 minutes on low heat.

Gradually add 2 cups of milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

Add half of a very small onion, 1 bay leaf, and 2 cloves for flavor (optional).

Let the sauce simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Check the sauce's consistency by running your finger through it on the back of a spoon.

Once ready, remove the bay leaf, onion, and cloves.

Season with a little salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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