beurre manié

noun

beurre ma·nié ˈbər-män-ˈyā

: flour and butter kneaded together used as a thickener in sauces

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Blend the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with flour in a bowl to create a smooth paste (called a beurre manie). — Alex Van Buren, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018 To use beurre manie, use your fingertips to knead together equal portions of flour and butter in a small bowl until the mixture is thick and smooth. — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, handled butter

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of beurre manié was in 1905

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“Beurre manié.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beurre%20mani%C3%A9. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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