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Primary UseCreating white sauce/béchamel
Common IngredientsFlour, starch, salt, dried milk/cream, seasonings
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Common carton size
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Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container. Check packaging for specific expiration dates.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
Always whisk the powder into cold liquid before heating to prevent clumps.
Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve your desired sauce thickness.
Taste and season the finished sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg as needed.
Pairs With
Lasagna
Macaroni and cheese
Casseroles
Vegetable gratins
Soups
Common Mistakes
Adding the powder to hot liquid, which can cause lumps.
Not whisking enough, leading to a lumpy sauce.
Not tasting and seasoning the final sauce, which can be bland.
Also called
Aliases
- Dry White Sauce Mixesplural
/dry-white-sauce-mixes
