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How to Create a Roux
Roux are often used as a thickening agent when making sauces. Learn how to make a roux with these step-by-step directions!
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods , Others
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter oil or lard
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir until the butter has melted.
- Add flour. Using a whisk mix the flour into the butter until combined and thick.
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Notes
- White roux cook and stir for 3-5 minutes
- Blond roux cook and stir for 5-10 minutes
- Brown roux cook and stir for 15-30 minutes
- Dark roux cook and stir for 30-45 minutes
Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
271mg
(11%)
Potassium
44mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
1050IU
(21%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.