Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbs butter
• 1½ tbs flour
• ¾ C milk
• 4 drops Tabasco
• ½ tsp salt
• dash nutmeg

Directions

1. Melt Butter: In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter without browning.
2. Add Flour: Gradually stir in flour, whisking constantly to keep smooth. Do not let the flour cook.
3. Add Milk: Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly and reaching the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent lumps.
4. Thicken: Cook gently over low heat until the sauce thickens.
5. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in Tabasco, salt, and nutmeg until fully blended.

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