How to Make Roux
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Servings
1 Batch
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Calories
613 kcal
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Course
Soup, Condiments
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Cuisine
French
How to Make Roux
Description
This roux recipe starts by melting butter in a pan over low heat, then stirring in all-purpose flour to form a dough that cooks gently without burning. Cooking for around two minutes produces a white roux suitable for light sauces, while longer cooking times of 10-15 minutes yield a blond roux with a light caramel color. Extended cooking of 30-35 minutes creates a dark roux, rich in color and flavor.
The technique involves constant whisking over low heat to prevent burning and evenly develop flavor and color. Once cooled, the roux can be added to liquids to thicken them, providing texture and a subtle nutty taste depending on the roux's color. This fundamental culinary skill is key in making dishes like gravy, gumbo, or béchamel sauces.
The recipe notes roux can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 90 days in an airtight container. Careful attention to heat and stirring is important especially for blond and dark roux to avoid scorching.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces butter or 4 tablespoons, unsalted
- 2 ounces all-purpose flour or 6 tablespoons
Instructions
- Add the butter to a medium size pan over low heat and cook until melted, do not burn it.
- Pour in the flour and immediately whisk it over low heat until combined and cook for 2 minutes to form a white roux. Cool until ready to use.
- For a blond roux continually whisk it over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until it begins to darken and is light caramel in color. Cool until ready to use.
- For a dark roux continually whisk over low heat for 30-35 minutes or until it is very dark brown in color. Cool until ready to use.
Notes
- Roux can be prepared days or weeks in advance and stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 90 days.
- Continuous whisking over low heat is essential when cooking blond or dark roux to prevent burning.
- One batch of roux will thicken approximately 1 quart of liquid.
- Store roux in an airtight container in the refrigerator at all times when not in use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1417IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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