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

by Maria Parloa

Golden Sauce.

2 tablespoonfuls of butter.

1 gill of powdered sugar.

1 egg.

1/2 teaspoonful of vanilla extract.

Beat the butter to a cream. Gradually beat into it the powdered sugar. Next add the yolk of the egg, and beat well. Beat the white of the egg to a stiff froth and stir into the sauce. Add the flavor. Place the bowl in a pan of boiling water and cook for four minutes, stirring all the time.

Three tablespoonfuls of wine may be substituted for the vanilla.