Ingredients:
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat free chicken broth or 1 cup pan drippings
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
salt and pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 cup fat free chicken broth (optional)
1 egg whites (optional)
Directions:
Heat a heavy skillet over low heat.
Add flour and cook, stirring occasionally until light brown.
Before using meat drippings, remove the fat by placing in a seperator or quick chill in freezer for about 30 to 60 minutes and skim visible fat from top.
Put 1/2 of defatted drippings/broth in a jar, add the browned flour.
Cover tightly and shake until mixture is smooth.
Pour into a saucepan, add remaining liquid.
Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly until desired consistency.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
If desired add a few drops of Kitchen Bouquet until desired color.
Please Note: The cooking time allows for the quick chill method on the broth.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 65 min.