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This Cajun dessert features All purpose flour. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Roux Flour
Description
This Cajun dessert features All purpose flour. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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This flour may be used in making that most basic of Cajun sauces, the roux.
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All Cajun recipies calling for a sauce begin with "First you make a roux".
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A normal roux is made with equal parts flour and oil, with water or stock added when the roux is at the desired degree of doneness.
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This flour allows you to dispense with the oil and still have the desired flavor.
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Place the flour in a large skillet over high
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heat ; with a wire
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whisk ,
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stir constantly for 25 minutes or until the flour begins to turn a light brown, similar to light brown sugar.
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If the flour begins to darken too fast,
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remove it from the
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heat and
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stir to
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allow the flour to darken evenly before putting it back on a lower
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heat setting.
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When it has reached the desired color,
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remove from the
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heat and continue stirring until completely cooled.
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Sift the flour into a covered container and store until needed.
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If the flour is burned, throw it out and start over.
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It is actually much harder than a true roux, but it is worth it to get the true flavor of the cajun dishes
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 873.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.4g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 182.4g61%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 24.0g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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