DRAWN BUTTER SAUCE

DRAWN BUTTER SAUCE

This classic Drawn Butter Sauce recipe is a versatile foundation for many dishes, offering a rich and buttery flavor. The sauce is simple to make, starting with a roux and then incorporating boiling water for a smooth consistency. It's perfect as a base for caper sauce or egg sauce, adding depth and flavor to your meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 3 tablespoons Capers (For caper sauce variation)
  • 1 each Egg (For egg sauce variation)

Instructions

  1. 1Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. 2Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
  3. 3Gradually whisk in the boiling water until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. 4For caper sauce, stir in the capers.
  5. 5For egg sauce, add one hard-boiled egg, chopped fine.
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