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Home made béchamel (white sauce) base recipe

A super easy recipe you can use over and over again to make perfect home made white sauce (béchamel) in minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 50 gr butter
  • 50 gr flour
  • 500 ml milk
  • salt to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s foamy.
  2. Add the flour: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a smooth paste (roux). This cooks out the raw flour taste—no burnt bits allowed!
  3. Pour in the milk: Slowly add the milk in a thin stream while whisking continuously. This keeps the sauce smooth and lump-free.
  4. Cook until thickened: Keep whisking over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the béchamel coats the back of a spoon and has a silky texture.
  5. Season and finish: Add a pinch of salt, give it one last whisk, and voilà—your béchamel is ready to use in cannelloni, lasagna, or any recipe that deserves a creamy touch