*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Quick Brown Sauce

Recipe By     : James Beard
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Sauces and Marinades

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      tablespoons   butter
   3      tablespoons   flour
   1 1/2  cup           canned bouillon -- soup stock or
                        -- vegetable stock
     1/2  teaspoon      thyme
   1      sprig         parsley
                        salt and freshly ground pepper

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Add flour and blend well
over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for several minutes. Heat bouillon
or stock, stir into the roux (flour and butter mixture) and continue
stirring until sauce thickens. Add herbs, reduce heat and simmer for
several minutes. Correct seasoning. Serve with meats or other dishes or use
as base for Bordelaise sauce.




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