Mario Batali's Besciamella

Bechamel

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Use this classic Italian sauce as the base for a wide range of other dishes

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

instructions Heat butter in medium sauce pan until melted.
step 2

ingredients 1/4 cup Flour

instructions Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat until light golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 3 cups Whole Milk

instructions Heat the milk in a separate pan until it's just about to boil. Add milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds.
step 4

ingredients 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Nutmeg

instructions Remove from heat and season with salt and nutmeg.
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