How to make a blond roux

Step 1

Melt the butter in a hot pot or saucepan, being carful not to let it brown.

Step 2

Sieve the flour, add it to the butter and mix with a whisk until it forms a smooth, uniform mixture.

Step 3

Cook the roux for 4 minuti: the color should be blond or golden.
Blond roux is used to bind dished like pureed soups and white meat dishes.