A basic white sauce or Bechamel is the start to many tasty creations.
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tbspof butter
2tbspof flour
1cupof warmed milk
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a small saucepan melt butter (do not let brown).
Sprinkle in flour and mix well.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes until paste no longer looks greasy (do not let brown).
In small increments, gradually stir in the warm milk. Stir thoroughly after each addition. Continue to add and stir until all the milk is used and you have the consistency you desire. As the mixture turns from a paste to a sauce I switch from a wooden spoon to a whisk.
Cook sauce over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Use as is or add additional ingredients to match your meal.
Notes
This recipe is just the beginning - add herbs, spices, lemon zest, cheese, mustard, tomato sauce, etc for tasty sauces to top your meals.