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

by Maria Parloa

Molasses Sauce.

1 gill of molasses.

1 gill of sugar.

1 gill of water.

1 teaspoonful of flour.

1 tablespoonful of butter.

1/4 teaspoonful of salt.

1 tablespoonful of lemon juice, or 1/2 tablespoonful of vinegar.

Mix the flour and sugar together. Pour the boiling water upon it. Add the molasses, and place on the range. Simmer for ten minutes; then add the other ingredients, boil up once and serve.