Béchamel Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 C milk
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp allspice berries
• 8 tbsp butter
• 1 C all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp grated parmesian
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Procedure

• Heat the milk, bay leaves, and all spice in a saucepan over low heat.
• Melt the butter in another saucepan, then add the flour and whisk for about 5 minutes until combined.
• Slowly ladle the hot milk into the four mixture (discarding bay leaves and allspice).
• Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens.
• Remove from head.
• When slightly cooled, stir in the cheese and nutmeg.