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How to make a blond roux
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Easy
Made with flour and butter, a blond roux can be used to thicken pureed vegetable soups and meat sauces.
Ingredients for 4 people
3 ½ oz all-purpose flour
3 ½ oz butter
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Preparation
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, being carful not to let it brown.
Sieve the flour and add it to the butter. Mix with a whisk until it forms a smooth, uniform mixture.
Cook for about 4 minutes, keeping in mind that the resulting roux should be golden in color.