Fat Free Roux
Needed for Gumbo and Fricassee.
Extra roux may be kept in refrigerator.
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
Method 1:
Place flour in a cast iron skillet. Bake at 400 degrees, stirring occasionally, until dark brown
Yield: 1 cup
Method 2:
Place flour in a cast iron skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until flour is dark brown.
Yield: 1 cup
Method 3:
Place flour in a glass casserole. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes; stir well. Repeat microwaving flour at 2 minutes intervals, stirring well, until flour is dark brown.
Yield 1 cup