Roux Sauce Recipe
This roux sauce recipe, also known as white sauce or béchamel sauce, is made from just three ingredients, but its versatility makes it an essential recipe to master in your kitchen.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the flour to the saucepan and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it thickens and comes to a boil, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes to ensure that the flour is cooked through.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste.