It’s not worth making Thanksgiving gravy without it.

You see, I grew up in the middle of nowhere.

(My mom’s pretty great!)

Plate of thanksgiving dinner: slices of turkey, stuffing, green beans and roasted bell peppers, and a mashed potatoes with gravy

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There’s one ingredient my mom and I have to discuss every year: Wondra flour.

I have to remind her that Ineedthis particular throw in of flour or Thanksgiving will be ruined.

I’m pretty humble about my cooking chops.

Make Ahead Turkey Gravy

Sally Vargas

I think almost anyone can be a good cook with a little guidance, but gravy, Iknowgravy.

Unless you use Wondra flour.

Wondra is a product from Gold Medal that is also known as “instant flour.

Gravy being poured over mashed potatoes

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The flour is finely ground, cooked, and dried.

Take a deep breath and remember, its all gravy!