Roux

A roux is made by mixing equal quantities of butter and flour over heat until a smooth paste forms, in order to thicken sauces and soups.

Typically, milk is slowly added to make a white sauce which can be used in dishes such as macaroni cheese and fish pie.

Roux

Roux recipes:

White sauce

Classic white sauce

Or follow our step-by-step guide for how to make a white sauce.

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