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--- bechamel [2021/02/15 01:19] – jforbes
+++ bechamel [2021/02/15 03:40] (current) – [Procedure] jforbes
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 ===== Procedure =====
-  - Scald the milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Keep it warm over very low heat.
+  - Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. When it's bubbling, add the flour and whisk until it forms a golden paste, about 3 to 4 minutes.
-  - Melt the butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. When it's bubbling, add the flour and whisk until it forms a golden paste, about 3 to 4 minutes.
+  - Whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream.
-  - Whisking constantly, add the hot milk in a steady stream. Bring the milk to a gentle simmer and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
+  - Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.