Beurre Manie
Beurre manie is a mixture of softened butter and flour. Traditionally, it is equal parts butter and flour, but for many recipes on this site, the butter is reduced dramatically. This requires working the flour into the butter longer to make the paste smoother.
Great Technique Makes for Great Meals
Don’t know how to do it? We explain common cooking techniques and the hows and whys of what they are and why they work.