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How to Make a Roux

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.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 520 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter or fat such as drippings
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter (or fat) in a saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth. Allow it to bubble for at least 1 minute while mixing. 
  2. For 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.
  3. Add cold liquid a little at a time while whisking until smooth after each addition.
  4. Add remaining liquid and seasonings, simmer a couple of minutes.

Notes

  • This roux recipe will mix well with about 3 cups of liquid and produce a medium consistency sauce. Start with less liquid and add more until you reach the desired consistency for your sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 520 (26%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Vitamin A 1420IU (28%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1batch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 520

% Daily Value*

Calories 520 26%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Vitamin A 1420IU 28%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.