No. 184 White Sauce
1 ounce butter.
½ ounce flour.
¼ pint each milk and water.
A pinch of salt.
Mix the flour and butter well together on a plate with a knife, place this paste in a small enamelled saucepan, add salt and milk, and stir over the fire until it is perfectly smooth and has boiled for one minute. It is then ready for use.