Bechamel sauce

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 300 ml milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 25 g butter
• 25 g flour
• nutmeg
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

makes 300 ml

Slowly bring the milk and bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan and remove from the heat. Melt the butter in another saucepan. Sprinkle in the flour and sauté over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring well. The flour should not brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Remove the bay leaf from the milk. Gradually add the milk to the roux, stirring continuously until smooth to avoid any lumps. Slowly bring to a boil and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Continue simmering over low heat for 2-3 minutes, then season with nutmeg and spices to taste.