This section is from the book "Hanover Cook Book", by The Library Association. Also available from Amazon: The Hanover Cook Book.
Boil about 4 beets until soft. Place in cold water and remove the skins, then cut into squares. Make a dressing by placing on the fire a cup of vinegar, half a cup of sugar, half cup of thin cream or milk, in which has been smoothed a scant tablespoonful of flour. Stir the milk into the boiling vinegar, add salt, pepper and a lump of butter, then pour over hot beets. If any are left they are very nice served cold. Mrs. Jacob Sell.
Boil until tender 3 or 4 medium sized red beets, peel and dice them, season with a little salt and pep-per. Rub a tablespoonful each of butter and flour together in a sauce pan, add a small cup of boiling water and 2 tablespoonfuls of sugar, pour over the beets; serve hot.
Mrs. J. F. Rebert.
 
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