Bechamel Sauce

5 tb Butter
4 tb Flour
3 c Milk
2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly-grated nutmeg

In a medium sauce pan, heat butter until melted. Add flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until light golden-brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat milk in separate pan until just about to boil. Add milk to butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth and bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds and remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg and set aside.

This recipe yields 2 cups of sauce.

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