Asparagus
Baked Asparagus
Place the asparagus with the root ends together in a baking dish; sprinkle in salt and black pepper; mix two tablespoonfuls of flour smoothly with soft butter to make a thin paste; spread it over the asparagus; cover the dish with a plate; lay a weight on it; cook it until the asparagus is very tender. It may be served in the dish in which it is baked.