The Fireless Cook Book

Drawn Butter Sauce

¹⁄₄ cup butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup boiling water

¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon white pepper

Melt the butter, add the flour and seasoning, and mix them well. Add the water, one-third at a time, stirring until the sauce grows smooth. When it has come to the boiling point it is done.