Béchamel

Ingredients

30g butter
30g plain flour

500ml milk

pinch of nutmeg

salt & pepper

Method

1. In a saucepan over a low heat melt the butter

2. Add the flour and stir constantly over a low heat for 2 - 3 mins

3. Remove from the heat and add the milk little by little mixing constantly

4. Return to a medium heat and cook for 3 - 4 mins stirring constantly *

5. Add the nutmeg and salt & pepper to season

If the mixture curdles, pass through a fine sieve and reheat*

Makes : 550ml

Preparation : 5 mins

Cooking time : 10 mins