Standard Bechamel

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
nutmeg
salt + pepper

Method

1. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan.

2. Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir immediately. Cook for 2 min until pasty and bubbling, stirring constantly so that it doesn’t burn. This is your roux.

3. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of milk, combining with the roux completely.

4. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Season with salt + pepper to taste.

5. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Season with nutmeg.

6. Use as a base for Alfredo sauce, or in a lasagna, Moussaka, etc.