Description
A versatile and flavorful basic sauce recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms (roux).
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For a richer sauce, use whole milk or add a splash of cream.
- This sauce can be a base for cheese sauce, gravy, or white sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Basic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: basic sauce, white sauce, bechamel, gravy base