Classic sauce
Description
The sauce takes just a few minutes to prepare. What is this sauce used for? It can be served as a standalone dish or used as an ingredient in other recipes. You can bake with this sauce. For example, it's used in lasagna or for making macaroni with "Béchamel" sauce. If the sauce is intended for baking, it's recommended to add grated cheese. This will create a golden, cheesy crust when baked. For this quantity of sauce, a generous handful of grated cheese will be sufficient. The sauce is ready. Store it in the refrigerator and serve with dishes.
Instructions
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Step 1
To prepare classic Béchamel sauce, we need to melt two types of oil in a frying pan. Pour in olive oil, then immediately add butter. Many people make Béchamel sauce using only butter, but it burns quickly, giving the sauce an unpleasant taste. This issue can be resolved by using both types of oil simultaneously.
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Step 2
As soon as the butter has melted, add 1.5 tablespoons of high-grade wheat flour to the skillet. Mix the flour with the butter. Fry the flour (stirring) for about 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Add the milk and, stirring constantly, bring the sauce to a smooth consistency. Use a whisk. It is impossible to achieve a smooth sauce with a fork or spoon. You need to whisk quickly in the pan to achieve a perfect consistency.
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Step 4
Season the sauce with salt, add a pinch of nutmeg. Mix again. You can add ground black pepper. The classic "Béchamel" sauce is ready.