Sauces and Dressings

Béchamel

Makes about 3 cups

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Béchamel

Makes about 3 cups

Nutritional information per serving (¼ cup): Calories 97 (71% from fat)
carb. 5g
pro. 2g
fat 8g
sat. fat 5g
Col. 21mg
sod. 64mg
calc. 691mg
fiber 0g Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into tablespoons.
  • 4 tablespoons unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (if using cheese, reduce the salt to 2 pinches)
  • Pinch ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. 1. Insert the Stirring Paddle. Add 6 tablespoons of butter to the work bowl. Secure the Cooking Lid with Steam Cap in place.
  2. 2. The cooking time is set for 3 minutes at 165°F on Speed 1.
  3. 3. Once butter has melted, add 4 tablespoons of flour. The cooking time is set for 10 minutes at 200°F on Speed 3.
  4. 4. The cooking time is set for 40 minutes at 205°F on speed 4. When started, gradually add 3 cups milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pinch ground nutmeg.

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