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Kelly's Rich Bechamel Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12
I think the secret is the egg yolks, it just isn't the same richness without them. This is my basic, stand-by all-purpose recipe. I use it a LOT!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup flour
3 cups milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Directions:
1. In frying pan or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Stir in flour, cook and stir constantly over lower heat for 2-3 minutes. DO NOT BROWN.
3. Slowly whisk in 3 cups of milk.
4. Cook and stir over medium heat til thick and low-boiling.
5. Low-boil, stirring, for 3-5 minutes.
6. In small bowl, mix egg yolks.
7. Add, stirring, 2 Tbl. cooked sauce, ONE TBL. AT A TIME, into beaten yolks. Add a bit more sauce, stirring, then slowly whisk into skillet of sauce.
8. Whisk in salt and pepper, remove from heat.
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