Bechamel sauce

Bechamel sauce is a basic ingredient in many recipes. It is quick and easy
to prepare and should be used as soon as it is made.
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour salt to taste

Heat the milk in a saucepan until it is almost boiling .. In a
heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter with the flour over low heat,
stirring rapidly with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 1 minute .. Remove from
heat and add half the hot milk, stirring constantly. Return to low heat and
stir until the sauce starts to thicken .. Add the rest of the milk gradually
and continue stirring until it comes to a boil. . Season with salt and
continue stirring until the bechamel is the right thickness .. If any lumps
form, beat the sauce rapidly with a whisk until they dissolve.

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