Recipe courtesy of Michele Urvater
Bechamel or Veloute Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 3 cups of sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 3 cups of sauce
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
2 3/4 cups hot milk or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup light cream
3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese or Fontina
Directions
- Heat butter and add flour. Cook slowly for a minute or two. Add the hot liquid and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Season to taste with salt and pepper; beat in cream. Off heat, add cheese and adjust the seasoning.
