Directions:
- Scald the milk with the onion, bay leaf and peppercorns.
- Cover and let infuse off heat for 10-15 minutes.
- In a heavy based saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is foaming but not browned- about 1 minute.
- Off heat, strain in the hot milk.
- Whisk well, then bring to a boil, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and leave to simmer slowly for 1-2 minutes.
- NOTE: This make what is called a MEDIUM Bechamel.
- For a THIN Bechamel use 2 tbs. butter and 2 tbs. flour.
- For a THICK Bechamel use 4 tbs. butter and 4 tbs. flour.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 90.45 Kcal (379 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 46.91 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.21g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 12.81mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 108.31mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 131.77mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.29g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 3.83g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.77g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.53g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 99.19 Kcal (415 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 51.44 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.72g | 8% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.04mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 118.77mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 144.49mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.09g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 4.2g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.85g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.77g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 99.7mg | 9% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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