• Basic Roux

    From Ben Collver@1:124/5016 to All on Sun Oct 6 09:55:52 2024
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    Title: Basic Roux
    Categories: Sauces
    Yield: 1 Batch

    1/2 c Fat; up to 2/3 c
    1/2 c Flour

    The fat used in roux may be butter, shortening, lard, oil, or even
    bacon drippings. Combine fat with an equal amount of flour; 1/2 cup
    of each will make a good amount and any excess can be stored in the
    refrigerator. (Many cookbooks call for a little more fat than flour,
    2/3 cup oil to 1/2 cup flour is a common ratio.) Melt the fat in a
    black skillet over low heat. When warm and fluid, sprinkle the flour
    in a little at a time, stirring. Stir constantly until brown (this
    may take 20 to 30 minutes); immediately remove from heat or add
    ingredients your recipe calls for. If it burns even slightly, throw
    it out and start over again.

    Recipe by Diana Rattray

    Source: About.com, Feb 7, 2009

    Recipe FROM:
    <http://southernfood.about.com/cs/gumborecipes/a/gumbo.htm>

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