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Béchamel Sauce Recipe

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A creamy, thick white sauce.

Béchamel Sauce Recipe (+)

Directions

Over medium heat, melt butter in a small sauce pan.
Add flour. Whisk until smooth, approximately 1 minute. Add warm half and half; continue to whisk. Cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until thick and bubbling.
Remove from heat. Season to taste.*

*Use white pepper if desired.

Container: sauce pan

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Serving Description: makes 1 cup

Ingredients

-		2 tablespoons butter
-		2 tablespoons flour
-		1 cup half & half, warm
		salt & pepper to taste*

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