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

by Maria Parloa

Flour Gruel.

1 pint of milk.

1 tablespoonful of flour.

1/3 teaspoonful of salt.

After reserving half a gill of the milk, put the remainder in the double-boiler and set on the fire. Mix the flour with the cold milk, and stir into the boiling milk. Cook for half an hour. Add the salt; then strain and serve.