re: Any microwave roux fans?

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How does one microwave roux?

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Here's how I do it. Yes, you can break a Pyrex by subjecting it to different temperatures. So I make sure I put a paper towel on the microwave plate and a towel to the surface that I transfer the Pyrex to. I use a wide, flat bottomed bowl.

I microwave for two minutes and stir with a whisk. Microwave two minutes more and stir. By this time, it's getting a nice blonde color. From this point on, I microwave in one minute increments and stir until I get the color I want. Doesn't take long. Be sure to grab the Pyrex with a thick towel, as the bowl will be HOT.