Cup of Arrowroot. Time—¼ hour.

1 dessertspoonful arrowroot, 1 pint milk.

Boil the milk, and meanwhile mix the arrowroot to a smooth paste with a little cold milk, then pour the boiling milk on to it and stir till smooth. If not thick enough, return it to the saucepan and stir for 2 or 3 minutes over the fire. Serve with sugar or salt.

A cup of cornflour can be made in the same way.