Basic Cream Sauce (Besciamella)

Ingredients

• 1-¾ cups whole milk, heated
• Small pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• 1-½ oz. (3 Tbs.) unsalted butter
• 3 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
• ¹/₈ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

In a 2-qt. saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not let the mixture brown. Slowly whisk in the hot milk and bring just to a simmer, whisking frequently. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking often, until the sauce h...

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