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

by Maria Parloa

Milk Toast.

1 pint of milk.

1 tablespoonful of flour.

1 tablespoonful of butter.

1/2 teaspoonful of salt.

5 slices of toasted bread.

Mix the flour with one gill of cold milk. Put the remainder of the milk in the double-boiler and set on the fire. When the milk boils, stir in the flour mixture, and cook for ten minutes. Toast the bread till it is nicely and evenly browned. Stir the salt and butter into the cooking mixture; then dip the slices of toast in it. Lay the toast in a deep warm dish and pour the remainder of the cream over it. Cover the dish and serve.

Indian, brown, or graham bread may be used for this toast.