Bechamel Sauce With All Purpose Flour Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
 Regular strength chicken broth - 1 cup
 Light cream - 1 cup half-and-half
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

MAKING
1) In a saucepan, or double boiler over simmering water and melt butter.
2) Stir in the flour till well blended and bubbly.
3) Remove from the heat.
4) Gradually stir in the chicken broth and cream.
5) Cook, stirring constantly, till the mixture is thick and smooth.
6) Add in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

SERVING
7) Use as a base sauce to cook seafood.
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