SAUCES RECIPE

A recipe for making sauces – A formula is necessary if the housewife is to have her sauces uniform, so that One level tablespoon of flour and one cup of milk make a thin sauce, as for soups. Two level tablespoons of flour and one cup of milk make a thin sauce. Three level tablespoons of flour and one cup of milk make a medium sauce. Four tablespoons of flour and one cup of milk make a thick sauce. Five level tablespoons of flour and one cup of milk make a sauce for cutlets, croquettes, etc. Use a saucepan that is scoured bright, add the flour to the cold milk and then stir to dissolve, using fork or wire whip to facilitate the process. Never use a spoon for this purpose, as it is impossible to thoroughly dissolve the lumps. Place on the fire and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for five minutes after the boiling point is reached and then remove from the fire and add seasoning. It is then ready to use. If you desire a butter flavor, add one tablespoonful of butter with the seasoning and stir until m

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