====== Béchamel ====== ===== Ingredients ====== ==== Measurement in ounces ==== ^ Milk or Stock ^ Flour ^ Fat ^ | 4 | 0.25 | 0.17 | | 8 | 0.5 | 0.33 | | 16 | 1 | 0.67 | | 32 | 2 | 1.3 | ==== Measurement in grams ==== ^ Milk or Stock ^ Flour ^ Fat ^ | 112 | 7 | 5 | | 225 | 14 | 9 | | 450 | 28 | 19 | | 900 | 56 | 37 | ===== Procedure ===== - 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. - Whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream. - Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.