A simple mixture of flour and fat can do so much.

Read these tips and youll be handling roux like a pro in no time.

What Is a Roux?

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Dont worry, theres no real mystery to it.

Types of Roux

Theres not just one way to make a roux.

This can often lead to lumps, and the fat acts as a buffer against this common dilemma.

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You get a more sophisticated sauce as a result.

Simple Tip!

More flour in the ratio means the roux becomes pasty and a little trickier to work with.

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More fat means a looser roux that incorporates into liquid more easily.

Is Gravy Made With Roux?

Skim the fat from the pan, measure it, and then add an equal amount of flour.

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Cook the roux and whisk in stock.

Calculate the amount of gravy you want to make and work backward.

Start with that formula, and then add additional stock to thin the gravy to the desired consistency.

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Making Roux In Advance

you could make roux ahead of time (many restaurants do this).

How To Make a Roux

Cook time ranges from 5 to 30 minutes.

This recipe will thicken 1 to 1 1/4 cups liquid, to make approximately 1 cup medium-thick sauce.

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For a pan sauce or gravy, you will need about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid.

The cooking time varies depending on how high you set the temperature under the saucepan.

Adjust the heat as you whisk, lowering it if necessary, to prevent burning.

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Depending on the bang out of roux you’re making, cook it according to the directions below.

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 2 to 4 minutes or until the mixture bubbles.

Lower the heat if the roux is browning too quickly.

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