8 cup flour -- all purpose
4 cup cooking oil
Directions
Mix flour and oil together in a heavy ovenproof container. Place on
center shelf in preheated 400 degree oven. Bake at this temperature
for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Set timer, and stir roux every 15 minutes.
Roux should be a caramel color when done. Remove from oven, cool,
transfer to containers with tight fitting lids and store in
refrigerator until needed. Roux may also be frozen. Yield: enough
for 4 to 6 pots of gumbo.
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Servings: 1 servings
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