WHITE ROUX
4 tablespoons of pan drippings and/or butter
6 tablespoons flour
Heat fat or over medium high heat. Add flour all at once whisking vigorously.
When mixture thins and starts to bubble, reduce heat to low and cut back on
the whisking. Cook until you smell a toasty aroma then cook 2 minutes more,
stirring occasionally.
Roux can be used immediately to thicken a liquid that is at or below room
temperature. To thicken a hot liquid, allow roux to cool to room temperature,
or refrigerate.
Tightly wrapped, roux can be refrigerated for up to a month. Simply break off
pieces and use as needed.
Yield: Enough roux to thicken 1 pint of liquid. Recipe can be doubled or
tripled.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
*Use your own favorite stocks on this roux*
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