1 gill of powdered sugar.
2 heaped tablespoonfuls of butter.
2 tablespoonfuls of wine.
2 tablespoonfuls of milk.
Beat the butter to a cream, and gradually beat in the powdered sugar. Now beat in the wine, a little at a time. Next add the milk, half a spoonful at a time, beating until perfectly smooth. Place the bowl in a pan of boiling water, and stir the sauce for about two minutes.
Half a teaspoonful of vanilla may be substituted for the wine.
Fruit Sauce.
1 gill of jelly or preserves.
White of one egg.
Beat the white of the egg to a stiff dry froth, and gradually beat into it the jelly or fruit.