Bechamel
Definition:
Bechamel is a creamy basic French white sauce is made by stirring milk into a butter-flour mixture called a roux. The thickness of the sauce depends on the proportion of flour and butter to milk.
Pronunciation: BEH shah mell
• (noun)
Also Known As: White Sauce
Examples: The recipe for seafood crepes begins with a bechamel sauce made with cream and clam broth.
Alternate Spellings: Bechemel
Related Resources:
How To Make A White Sauce
Step by step instructions on making a smooth, creamy white sauce perfectly every time.
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