Sep 21, 2023 · How to Make Roux and Use It to Thicken Soups and Sauces. Roux is a classic thickening agent for soups and sauces, with roots dating back more than 300 years in French …

Feb 11, 2025 · For home cooks, the technique of making a roux—cooking flour and fat together to thicken a sauce—is essential for many of the dishes you’d like to create. Mac and cheese, …

Dissolve the butter in a pan and add the flour. Stir until the mixture forms a smooth paste which leaves the sides and base of pan cleanly. Cook for a minimum of 2 minutes to cook out the …

Apr 24, 2023 · If you want to know a real secret – roux is not only a base for sauce, it’s also a base for pate au choux – which is the dough that makes eclairs, cream puffs and profiteroles. …

Feb 16, 2024 · Roux is an essential part of many dishes in French and Cajun cuisine. It is extremely versatile and can be used to thicken sauces, gravies, stews, and even soups. The …

Jan 27, 2025 · Our basic recipe for roux uses equal parts flour and butter, but you can easily substitute cooking oil. A roux made with 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour is …

Feb 16, 2022 · Simple Ingredients: Roux has 2 ingredients. Fat and flour. You can use animal fat, butter, lard ghee or oil in roux. Adaptable: The longer a roux cooks the darker it gets and the …

Nov 6, 2017 · Let me show you the super simple process. A roux is composed of just 2 ingredients: butter and flour. You use equal portions of each ingredient. So if you’re using 2 …

Nov 14, 2024 · Roux is an essential thickening agent made from a simple mixture of flour and fat. With this easy roux recipe, learn how to make roux like a pro and use it to make soups, stews, …

Mar 16, 2020 · There’re 3 types/shades of roux: white, blonde and brown. All three types of roux made with the same ingredients and same amounts, but they’re simply cooked for different …