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

by Maria Parloa

Indian Meal Gruel.

1 quart of boiling water.

3 tablespoonfuls of Indian meal.

1 tablespoonful of flour.

1 gill of cold water.

1/2 teaspoonful of salt.

Put the boiling water in a saucepan and set on the fire. Mix the flour and meal with the cold water, and stir into the boiling water. Boil gently for two hours. Add the salt, and strain; then serve. A little cream may be added to the gruel when it is served.