Easy Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce (Classic)

Easy Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce (Classic)


Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Preheat Oven: use stovetop

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 cup

Easy Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce (Classic) the smooth and flavourful addition to many delicious recipes.  Try incorporating cheese into the sauce and use to create wonderful Mac and Cheese.  Easy Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce (Classic) is also a flavourful addition to vegetable soup.   Use QUeen Milling All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend (Fine) in this recipe. This Easy Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce (Classic) is gluten free umami!

 Required Ingredients

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUeen Milling All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend (Fine) 

2 tablespoons of unsalted butter

Butter — For this Easy Gluten Free Bechamel Sauce (Classic) recipe, we use unsalted butter. If you only have salted butter,eliminate the salt in the recipe. Follow the directions for melting the butter.  

1 cup of whole milk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milk – You can use any kind of milk you have on hand, we used 2% for this Easy Gluten Free Classic Bechamel Sauce (Classic). 

Salt to taste

Salt —A pinch of salt to taste is used for the Easy Gluten Free Classic Bechamel Sauce (Classic). If you're using salted butter you may wish to eliminate the added salt.

Small sprinkling of black pepper to taste. 

Fresh nutmeg, small amount grated to taste.

Optional Ingredients:  Nutmeg or pepper

Additional Dry Ingredients: salt, pepper and nutmeg

Wet Ingredients: whole milk, butter

 Texture and Taste:

This simple Easy Gluten Free Classic Bechamel Sauce (Classic) is easy to make! It adds a classic and sophisticated touch to any meal.

It is:

●      Smooth and creamy

●      Enhances the flavor of other ingredients

●      Adds elegance to every day dishes

 Recipe:

●      1 cup whole milk

●      2 Tbsp Butter

●      2 Tbsp QUeen Milling All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend (Fine)

●      Salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

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Step 1:

  •   In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. 

Step 2:

  • Once the butter is melted add the flour and whisk continuously until smooth.   This will take about 1- 2 minutes.

  • Continue whisking the sauce and slowly pour the milk into the pan. YOU MUST     continue to whisk until the milk is well incorporated.   

  • Continue whisking and cooking for another 2-3 minutes. The sauce should be smooth and lump free. Add a small amount of milk to thin the sauce if required.

  • Remove from heat and season to taste.

Step 3:

  • If the sauce feels too thick you can add more milk.

  • The sauce will continue to thicken off of heat.

Step 4:

  • Use immediately OR

  • Store in refrigerator for 2-3 days.  Press plastic film against the mixture to prevent skin forming.

  • Bechamel sauce can also be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Other recipes that use QUeen Milling All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend (Fine):

Gluten Free One Pot Brownie

Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns (overnight)


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