Kellys Rich Bechamel Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the flour until smooth. Continue stirring as the flour cooks to a light, golden, sandy color, about 7 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high and slowly whisk in milk until thickened by the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the flour has softened and not longer tastes gritty, 10 to 20 minutes, then season with salt and nutmeg.

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes.
• Whisk in milk and bring to boil, stirring.
• Add salt and nutmeg.
• Reduce heat; simmer until thick enough to coat back of spoon.

Steps:

• In a 2 quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Gradually add the warm milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
• Simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thick, smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes.
• Do not allow the bechamel sauce to boil.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch each of white pepper and nutmeg.
• Season the sauce with more salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
• The sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate.