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Flour and melted butter are being mixed together in a pan with a wooden spoon, starting to form a classic roux recipe.

Roux Recipe

Learn how to make a simple roux recipe using just butter and flour to thicken soups, sauces, gravy, and cheese sauce. This quick kitchen technique creates a smooth, rich base in minutes and can be adjusted from a light white roux to a deeper brown roux depending on your recipe. Perfect for adding flavor and thickness to everyday comfort food favorites.

Course main dish
Cuisine French
Keyword how to make a roux, Roux Recipe
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup flour

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter on low heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour until smooth. 
  3. Bring to a bubble for about 1-2 minutes of cooking, while continuously mixing, until the roux has thickened. 
  4. The next step is to slowly whisk your homemade roux into liquids (like cream, milk or broth) before adding other ingredients like vegetables or proteins if necessary.