HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT WHITE SAUCE | Perfect Base For Any Béchamel, Cheese Sauce & More!

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 150 grams of vegan butter in a pan over medium to low heat, ensuring it doesn't burn.

Once the butter is melted, add 150 grams of flour and stir to combine, creating a roux.

Continue stirring the roux until it starts to smell like cookies, which indicates it's ready for the next step.

Slowly pour in 1.5 liters of plant-based milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Keep stirring until the mixture thickens and has a creamy, mashed potato-like consistency without lumps.

If you're new to making white sauce, consider using a whisk instead of a spatula to help blend the milk in more easily.

Once the white sauce is ready, portion it out and let it cool before freezing in small freezer bags for later use.

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