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French Sauces

51 French recipes for the home kitchen: reliable ratios, honest timings and clear step-by-step guidance.

Béchamel Sauce — the finished dish
Sauces

Béchamel Sauce

Lump-free béchamel: equal weights of butter and flour, milk in thirds, ten minutes of simmering. Plus ratios for lasagne and soups.

Hands-on time: 25 min Difficulty: Easy