White Roux

Ingredients 

• 2 sticks of butter or 1 cup

Directions

1. Place butter in medium saucepan and melt slowly on medium heat
2. Slowly stir in sifted flour with a constant stir until thin, firm paste
3. Continue to stir over low heat for 15 minutes do not let the roux brown 
4. Pour into a jar and keep until needed or use immediately
5. 1 cup of sifted flour




Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Thomas Williams
Louisiana Anthology
June 9, 2020