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title: Béchamel
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## Ingredients
- [ ] unsalted butter 80g (6 tablespoons)
- [ ] all purpose flour 80g (1/3 cups)
- [ ] milk 860g (800mL (3 1/3 cups))
- [ ] salt to taste
- [ ] nutmeg to taste
## Tools
- stove top
- pot
- whisk
- wooden spoon
## Steps
- melt butter in pot
- mix in flour till paste
- slowly whisk in milk adding more milk once added mass is creamy
- should coat back off spoon when cooked enough
## Storage
- cover with parchment paper or saran wrap when storing to prevent drying out
- can be stored in fridge for 3 days
- can be stored in freezer for 1 month, thaw overnight in fridge before using

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