Béchamel Sauce

Before starting this Béchamel Sauce recipe, make sure you have organised all the necessary ingredients.

Bring the milk to a boil. In the meantime, melt the butter in a saucepan.

When the butter starts sizzling...

... add all the flour in one go.

Combine well with a wooden spatula or a whisk.

Cook the white roux for a few minutes. Make sure the white sauce does not brown; this is essential.

Pour the boiling milk on the white roux. The white roux should be cold or warm.

Combine well with a whisk...

... and bring to a boil.

The béchamel should start thickening. Cook for a few minutes, continuously stirring with a whisk.
Serve the béchamel in a sauce boat.