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Ratio Guide: Béchamel: Medium Consistency

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Béchamel: Medium Consistency

Yield: Approx. 1 gallon

Milk

5 qt

Onion, minced

2 oz

White roux 1 lb
Bay leaf 1 ea
Nutmeg 2 pinches

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