Bake a Roux--How to


Course : Gravy
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


8 cups Flour -- all purpose

4 cups Cooking oil
 

Preparation / Directions:


Mix flour and oil together in a heavy ovenproof container. Place on center shelf in preheated 400F oven. Bake at this temperature for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Set timer, and stir roux every 15 minutes. Roux should be a caramel color when done. Remove from oven, cool, transfer to containers with tight fitting lids and store in refrigerator until needed. Roux may also be frozen. Yield: enough for 4 to 6 pots of gumbo.


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