Homemade Béchamel, also called White Roux, is a basic sauce for many Italian and French recipe.

I always keep this recipe and its measurements at hand in the kitchen so I can quickly make it if I need.
You can adjust the quantity of the flour based on the consistency you need.
Ingredients for 1 cup - 300 ml of fresh Béchamel sauce
- 2 tablespoon - 30 g flour
- 2 tablespoon - 30 g butter
- 1 ¼ cup - 300 ml milk
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- salt & pepper
Making Béchamel: White Roux
- Stir for 1 or 2 minutes the flour and the butter in a pan over low heat with a wooden spoon to create a white roux.
- Remove from the heat and gradually add the warm milk making sure no lumps are formed.
- Put back on the heat and bring to boil stirring constantly.
- Lower the heat and keep stirring, till it reaches the right consistency.
- Add salt and nutmeg at the end.
Below a list of recipe where I use it.
- Chicken and Mushroom Pie Recipe
- Lasagna
- Scallop, Shrimp, Salmon and Cod Fish Pie with a Mediterranean Twist
Since the homemade Béchamel requires a lot of stirring I would recommend using a wooden spoon with comfortable handles.
📋Homemade Béchamel White Roux
Béchamel or white sauce is the base for many cheese sauce and dishes #yourguardianchef #sauce #Frenchfood
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- salt & pepper
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Instructions
- Stir for 1 or 2 minutes the flour and the butter in a pan over low heat with a wooden spoon to create a white roux.
- Remove from the heat and gradually add the warm milk making sure no lumps are formed.
- Put back on the heat and bring to boil stirring constantly.
- Lower the heat and keep stirring, till it reaches the right consistency.
- Add salt and nutmeg at the end.
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Nutrition
Calories: 14kcal | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 13mg | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 11mg
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Patty @pattysaveurs.com
I've actually used bechamel a lot in my recipes lately, such a delicious sauce, I used it as a binder! Yours is different in ingredients proportion than mine, will try it next time I need bechamel!
Laura
INteresting, I think the proportion changes if you want it more liquidy or not. I should test with different measurements. Thank you for your comment
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
I love this sauce. I never thought of putting nutmeg in it. I can't wait to try this!
Laura
Thank you, My mom always added it so I thought everybody did