Welsh Family Kitchen

Bechamel Sauce This is a critical part of Lyd's Lasagna, and Canneloni Al Funghi. Ingredients: FULL: 9 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 3/4 cup Flour 4.5 cups 1/2 & 1/2 [or Milk] 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated 1/4 teaspoon cayenne HALF: 4.5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 3/8 cup Flour 2.25 cups 1/2 & 1/2 [or Milk] 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg, freshly grated Dash teaspoon cayenne Procedures: In a 2 qt sauce pan melt the butter. When the butter begins to froth, add the flour. Mix well with a whisk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until lightly golden. Add milk, salt, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Notes: 2023-12-11: Made for Christmas Eve lasagna 2023-03-23: Topping for a batch of Moussaka. 2022-12-05: Made for Christmas lasagna. 2021-12-22: A batch was made for the Christmas Eve lasagna. 2021-11-24: An ingredient in Lyd’s new Moussaka recipe. 02/13/2024