microwave roux

Directions

1. 1
   coffee cup is easiest to handle for this
2. 2
   put oil & flour in cup and mix together
3. 3
   put in microwave on high for 1 minute, remove and stir
4. 4
   place back in microwave for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   any longer and the flour will burn
6. 6
   this may take up to 2 more minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, cause the flour will burn quickly in microwave
7. 7
   when it reaches your desired color stop
8. 8
   after the first minute and a half your flour will be cooked and loose that floury taste, my mom and I have used this method almost since the invention of microwaves.