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How to Make Roux
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How to Make Roux

How to Make Roux provides step-by-step instructions for preparing a butter and flour mixture cooked to different colors and depths, serving as a thickening base for sauces, soups, and stews. The recipe details making white, blond, and dark roux variations based on cooking time and color development.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 Batch
Calories: 613 kcal
Course: Soup, Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces butter or 4 tablespoons, unsalted
  • 2 ounces all-purpose flour or 6 tablespoons

Instructions

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  1. Add the butter to a medium size pan over low heat and cook until melted, do not burn it.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Batch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 613

% 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.