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How to make Roux
Learn how to make a roux in a few easy steps. This may sound fancy but don't be intimidated because it is so easy.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 521 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter salted
- ¼ cup flour
Instructions
- Over medium high heat melt butter, use a wooden spoon or whisk to mix in flour, stirring constantly until smooth and lightly golden in color- at least 5 minutes of cooking time.
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Notes
- This basic roux recipe will mix well with 2-3 cups of liquid. When adding liquid always make sure to add it in slowly (stirring frequently) until the sauce or gravy is the consistency that you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1418IU
(28%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1418IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.