Originally Posted by ptquilts
Am I the only one that does not add flour to water first? I add flour right to the pan drippings and make a paste, then add liquid next.
This is like making a roux...my mom makes it this way. I still prefer to use the shake it up first method (water and flour shaken up then added to boiling juices/oils). Both are just fine in my book. Doesn't matter how you go about it as long as the end result is how you like it :)