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How to Make Roux

Foolproof recipe for making roux
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French, International
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 2452kcal
Author: Anecia Hero

Ingredients

  • 8 oz butter or oil
  • 8 oz all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Melt butter or oil in saucepan
    8 oz butter or oil
  • On low heat, gradually add flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon
    8 oz all-purpose flour
  • For a light roux: cook 2-8 minutes
    For a blonde roux: cook 8-20 minutes
    For a dark roux: cook 20-60 minutes
  • Now that the roux is done, add either dairy, broth/stock or water to create the desired sauce; for more info, refer to the post

Notes

  • Once the roux is cooked, you can gradually add a liquid, (broth, dairy, water) to make a sauce. Make sure you whisk constantly when adding additional liquids or ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 2452kcal | Carbohydrates: 173g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 186g | Saturated Fat: 117g | Cholesterol: 488mg | Sodium: 1624mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5668IU | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 11mg