Dairy Free Classic Béchamel

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(30)

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor.
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper

Instructions

1
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy but not browned.
2
Add the flour all at once and whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture turns a pale straw color and smells faintly nutty — this cooks out the raw flour taste.

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