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Gluten-free roux in a skillet with a spoon
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Gluten-Free Roux

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This gluten-free roux comes together SO easily and is endlessly adaptable! Use it for all of your gluten-free soups and sauces!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups liquid (milk, chicken stock, etc.) optional if using

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the gluten-free flour.
  • Continue whisking for 2-3 minutes (to cook off the raw flour taste).
  • Proceed with the desired recipe.

Notes

Expert Tips and Tricks
  • Change your ratio: Even though the usual ratio for a roux is 1 part flour to 1 part fat, I use a 2:3 ratio of gluten-free flour to fat for this gluten-free roux. (This is because gluten-free flour is typically denser and contains binding agents that cause it to thicken more.)
  • Use any type of gluten-free flour: Use any gluten-free flour you like here! It doesn’t have to be a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (though that will work). Any brand will produce a similar result! You won't notice the difference between this recipe and one made with regular flour!
  • Cook out the raw flour: Cooking the roux for 2-3 minutes (while whisking) helps remove the raw flour taste. Don't skip this step!

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg