
The Five Mother Sauces
Grade 10th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 30 min· Culinary 2 Mother Sauces
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the five mother sauces of classical cuisine.
Warm-Up Video
Keto angel- Conexión, Sueños y Bienestar · 3:31
Basic Sauce Making: Mastering Mother Sauces and Their Variations.
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In classic French cuisine, the five mother sauces are béchamel, velouté, espagnole, tomato, and hollandaise.
- 2
Béchamel is a creamy white sauce made with butter, flour, and milk, while velouté is a light sauce made with stock instead of milk.
- 3
Hollandaise is a warm emulsion of egg yolks, lemon juice, and melted butter, often served with eggs Benedict or asparagus.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name the five mother sauces and their bases”
Teacher Guide
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