Beurre Mani French Sauce Thickener
Transform your sauces like a French culinary artist with Beurre Manié, the classic French sauce thickener that’s rich in tradition and simplicity. Made with just two pantry staples—unsalted butter and all-purpose flour—this handy thickening paste is a quick and foolproof way to elevate soups, stews, and sauces. With a preparation time of only 5 minutes, this velvety paste is kneaded until smooth and then whisked into hot liquids for a seamless, lump-free finish. Perfect for mastering creamy béchamel or luxurious gravies, Beurre Manié is a chef’s secret weapon for achieving the perfect consistency without compromising flavor. Whether you’re refining a weeknight soup or impressing guests with a gourmet sauce, this versatile thickener adds a professional touch to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. If it’s too firm, let it sit out for a few minutes to soften.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the room-temperature butter and all-purpose flour in equal parts.
Use a fork or your fingers to mash and knead the butter and flour together until they form a smooth, uniform paste. This is your Beurre Manié.
To use the Beurre Manié, take a small amount (about 1 teaspoon at a time) and whisk it into a hot liquid such as soup, sauce, or stew. Ensure the liquid is already hot to help the paste dissolve and thicken evenly.
Continue whisking the mixture until the Beurre Manié is fully incorporated, and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. This usually takes 2-3 minutes.
Repeat the process with more Beurre Manié if needed, adding small amounts at a time to avoid over-thickening.
Once your sauce has reached the perfect thickness, remove it from heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
55 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
