Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper / Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

by Maria Parloa

Cinnamon Sauce.

1 level tablespoonful of flour.

1/2 tablespoonful of butter.

1/8 teaspoonful of salt.

1/2 cupful of sugar.

1 cupful of boiling water.

A piece of stick cinnamon about three inches long.

Mix the sugar and flour together and pour the boiling water upon the mixture, stirring all the while. Add the cinnamon, and place the saucepan on the fire. Simmer for ten minutes; then add the other ingredients and cook for two minutes longer. Strain and serve.