Bechamel - Basic White Sauce Recipe

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Bechamel - Basic White Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 slice onion , large
  • 1/2 tsp peppercorn
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 pinch nutmeg

Directions:

  1. Scald the milk with the onion, bay leaf and peppercorns.
  2. Cover and let infuse off heat for 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a heavy based saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is foaming but not browned- about 1 minute.
  4. Off heat, strain in the hot milk.
  5. Whisk well, then bring to a boil, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and leave to simmer slowly for 1-2 minutes.
  7. NOTE: This make what is called a MEDIUM Bechamel.
  8. For a THIN Bechamel use 2 tbs. butter and 2 tbs. flour.
  9. For a THICK Bechamel use 4 tbs. butter and 4 tbs. flour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 90.45 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.21g 8%
Cholesterol 12.81mg 4%
Sodium 108.31mg 5%
Potassium 131.77mg 3%
Total Carbs 8.29g 3%
Sugars 3.83g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 3%
Protein 2.53g 5%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.19 Kcal (415 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.72g 8%
Cholesterol 14.04mg 4%
Sodium 118.77mg 5%
Potassium 144.49mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.09g 3%
Sugars 4.2g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.85g 3%
Protein 2.77g 5%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 99.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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