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Emil Bertilsson

Emil Bertilsson

Béchamel

20m

One of the most classic sauces in a kitchen. The béchamel is very easy to make and only uses milk, butter, and flour.

It can be seasoned with many different spices and ingredients, and can serve as a base for lots of recipes, such as a cheese sauce.

A great tip for béchamel is to keep whisking while adding the flour when cooking to avoid the formation of clumps.

  • Melt 3½ tbsp of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat

    Step 0
  • Add 6 tbsp of all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth

    Step 1
  • Add 500 ml of milk while whisking. Let it cook for 15 minutes, mixing regularly, until it thickens

    Step 2
  • Season with salt to taste. The béchamel is ready

    Step 3
  • Enjoy using it as a base for many recipes and playing with different seasonings!

    Step 4

Yield 500 ml

  • Milk

    Milk

    500 ml
  • All-Purpose Flour

    All-Purpose Flour

    6 tbsp
  • Butter

    Butter

    3½ tbsp
  • Salt

    Salt

    to taste

Equipment

  • Whisk

    Whisk

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