Beurre Manié
Beurre manié, meaning "kneaded butter", is a paste made from equal volumes of butter and flour. It acts a thickener for soups and sauces.[1]
Easy
🥐 FrenchTotal Time
5 minutes
Servings
⅓ cup (90 g)
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
¼ cup (60 g) softened butter
2
¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Combine the butter and flour in a mixing bowl.
2
Use your hands or a small utensil such as a fork/spoon to knead the flour into the butter until fully and evenly incorporated.
3
Use immediately or store as indicated in the notes.
Notes
- •To use it to thicken soups and sauces, whisk 2 tablespoons of the beurre manié into soups or sauces, then simmer until thickened.
- •To freeze the beurre manié for long-term storage, portion it out into small balls (e.g. tablespoonfuls) and freeze until solid on a baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight ziplock bag, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost completely before using.