Name: Besciamella
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup(s) whole milk; nutmeg, to taste; salt, to taste; 2 tblsp butter (see notes); 2 tblsp all-purpose flour

Ingredients

Servings:

1 1/4 cup(s)

whole milk

nutmeg, to taste

salt, to taste

2 tblsp

butter (see notes)

2 tblsp

all-purpose flour

Directions 5 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

In a small pot, heat the whole milk with salt and nutmeg without bringing it to a boil.

Step 2

Make the roux. In a saucepan over low heat, gently melt the butter.

Step 3

Add the flour and whisk until combined. Continue to cook the roux (the flour and butter) while constantly whisking until you reach a light golden color.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and add the heated milk one ladle at a time, while constantly whisking. Once all of the milk is incorporated, turn the heat back to low and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

Use immediately or transfer to a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the besciamella to keep a skin from forming on the surface of the sauce. Enjoy!