How to Make a Roux

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Knowing how to make a roux is one of the most useful kitchen tips you will learn! A roux is used to create brilliant sauces, gravies, and thicken soups and other liquid dishes quickly.

·published 2018-12-06

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FrenchSauces

Servings

['1', '1 batch']

Total time

6 min

prep 3 min

Calories / serving

520 kcal

Ingredients (2)

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¼ cup butter (or fat such as drippings)butter
¼ cup all-purpose flourflour

Instructions (4 steps)

01Melt butter (or fat) in a saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth. Allow it to bubble for at least 1 minute while mixing. 
02For a blonde roux, allow it to cook a minute or so. For a dark roux, cook the flour/fat mixture longer while whisking, until it reaches a golden dark caramel color.
03Add cold liquid a little at a time while whisking until smooth after each addition.
04Add remaining liquid and seasonings, simmer a couple of minutes.

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