1 gill of sugar.
1 gill of boiling water.
1 teaspoonful of flour.
1/4 of a nutmeg, grated.
1 tablespoonful of butter.
1 saltspoonful of salt.
Mix the flour, sugar, and nutmeg together, and pour the boiling water on them. Place on the fire, and stir until the mixture begins to boil. Simmer for ten minutes; then add the salt and butter. Boil up once and serve. Any flavor may be substituted for the nutmeg.
This is one of the simplest and most useful pudding sauces made.
Italian Sauce.
1 gill of sugar.