Roux Recipe

Step 1

Melt butter (or fat) in a saucepan and whisk in flour until smooth. Allow it to bubble for at least 1 minute while mixing.

Step 2

For a blonde roux, allow it to cook a minute or so. For a dark roux, cook the flour/fat mixture longer while whisking, until it reaches a golden dark caramel color.

Step 3

Add cold liquid a little at a time while whisking until smooth after each addition.

Step 4

Add remaining liquid and seasonings, simmer a couple of minutes.