Bechamel Sauce Recipe

• 2 tbsp Flour
• 1-1/4 Cups milk, heated
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Salt to taste
• Ground pepper to taste

• Take a heavy-bottomed saucepan and melt the butter in it.
• Stir in the flour and cook, stirring continuously till the paste cooks and bubbles a bit.
• Don't let it brown, cook it for about 2 minutes.
• Add the hot milk to it and bring it to a boil, keep stirring as the sauce thickens.
• Add salt and pepper to it.
• Reduce the heat, and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove it from the fire and let it cool.