Creamy French Bechamel Sauce (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour. Whisk continuously for about 2 to 3 minutes until well combined.
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Add the milk, nutmeg and salt, whisking everything together thoroughly. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, whisking as necessary until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
# Helpful Notes:
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Store bechamel sauce in an airtight container or jar for 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
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Place plastic wrap directly in contact with the surface of the cooled sauce before refrigerating to prevent skin formation and slow oxidation.