
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Use it for coloring gravies, and sauces for meats.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Put a lump of butter into a hot frying pan and toss it about until it browns
Stir brown flour into it until it is smooth and begins to boil
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Browning butter through the Maillard reaction creates hundreds of new flavor compounds, transforming sweet cream notes into nutty, complex aromatics. Toasting the flour separately develops additional roasted flavors while cooking out the raw starch taste. The hot fat coats flour particles, preventing clumping and creating a smooth roux base that will thicken gravies without lumps when liquid is added.
The brown flour can be toasted up to 1 month ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The finished brown butter roux can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container; reheat gently with a splash of water or stock to restore consistency.
Store finished brown butter roux in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly. Add liquid (stock or water) as needed to achieve desired consistency for gravy or sauce.
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The brown flour can be toasted up to 1 month ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The finished brown butter roux can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container; reheat gently with a splash of water or stock to restore consistency.
Store finished brown butter roux in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly. Add liquid (stock or water) as needed to achieve desired consistency for gravy or sauce.