Kelly's Rich Bechamel Sauce
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!
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup unsalted butter
- 1⁄2cup flour
- 3cups milk
- 2egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 1⁄2 - 2
- 1⁄2teaspoon white pepper
DIRECTIONS
- In frying pan or large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour, cook and stir constantly over lower heat for 2-3 minutes. DO NOT BROWN.
- Slowly whisk in 3 cups of milk.
- Cook and stir over medium heat til thick and low-boiling.
- Low-boil, stirring, for 3-5 minutes.
- In small bowl, mix egg yolks.
- 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.
- Whisk in salt and pepper, remove from heat.