KITTENCAL'S WHITE SAUCE/ROUX
This is a basic white sauce or roux and can be used in so many different recipes, the thickness of the sauce depends on the proportion of flour and butter --- for a *thin* sauce decrease butter and flour to 2 tablespoons, for a *thick* sauce increase butter and flour to 5 tablespoons the amounts may be reduced to half for 1 cup.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- For stovetop; melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Add in flour stirring/whisking constantly for 1 minute.
- Slowly add in cream or milk stirring/whisking constantly until bubbly and thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- For microwave; place butter into a 6 to 8-cup liquid Pyrex measuring cup.
- Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds or until thickened.
- Add in flour stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add in cream or milk; stir/whisk well.
- Return to microwave and cook on HIGH for about 4 minutes or until thickened and bubbly (stirring after 2 minutes and then at 1 minute intervals).
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat use immediately, or to cool the sauce for later use, cover the sauce directly with wax paper to prevent a skin from forming.
- VARIATIONS;.
- Veloute sauce; substitute 2 cups chicken or beef broth for the cream.
- For cheese sauce; stir in 2 cups old cheddar cheese and 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard with the salt and pepper.
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Veronica Cowan
[email protected]This is the best white sauce recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.
rifat ali
[email protected]This white sauce recipe is a keeper! It's so simple to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it to make everything from pasta dishes to casseroles to soups, and it always turns out perfectly.
Mustafa Battal
[email protected]This sauce is awesome! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even vegetables. It's a new favorite in my kitchen.
Millat Islam
[email protected]This white sauce is delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful. I used it to make a chicken Alfredo pasta dish and it was amazing. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.
Prince Payne
[email protected]I love this white sauce! It's so versatile and it always turns out perfectly. I've used it to make everything from pasta dishes to casseroles to soups. It's a staple in my kitchen.
Mary Amankwah
[email protected]This white sauce is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it to make a variety of dishes, including pasta, chicken, and fish. It's always a hit!
nur Student
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I used it to make a chicken Alfredo pasta dish and it was a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.
Elix Derock
[email protected]This white sauce is a lifesaver! I'm not the best cook, but I can always make a delicious meal with this sauce. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Kimberly mcguffin
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different white sauce recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so smooth and creamy, and it has the perfect flavor. I highly recommend it!
Muhammad sani Abubakar
[email protected]I love how versatile this white sauce is. You can use it as a base for soups, stews, and gravies, or you can simply drizzle it over cooked vegetables or pasta. It's also great for making a quick and easy Alfredo sauce.
lihsus stha
[email protected]This white sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it adds a creamy, flavorful touch to any dish. I've used it in everything from pasta to chicken to vegetables, and it always turns out perfectly.