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

by Maria Parloa

1 tablespoonful of butter.

1/4 teaspoonful of salt.

2 tablespoonfuls of vinegar.

1/4 nutmeg, grated.

Mix the flour and sugar together, and pour the boiling water upon the mixture. Add the salt, butter, nutmeg, and vinegar, and simmer for ten minutes.

Molasses Sauce.

1 gill of molasses.

1 gill of sugar.

1 gill of water.

1 teaspoonful of flour.