Basic white sauce is also known as Béchamel. A very versatile sauces used in many dishes.

Makes: 1 cup

Cooking time: 20 minutes Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste

Method

Heat a heavy sauce pan and melt the butter.

On low heat stir in flour with a wire whisk, stirring constantly. Do not allow the mixture to brown.

Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly. Cook over low heat for 3-5 more minutes until sauce begins to thicken and is cooked.

Season with salt and pepper

Filed under: French

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