This section is from the book "The Art Of Living In Australia", by Philip E. Muskett. Also available from Amazon: The Art of Living in Australia.
½ | pint Water..... | 1½d. |
1 | oz. Butter..... | |
½ | oz. Flour...... | |
Salt . . . . . . | ||
Total Cost - 1½d. Time - 5 Minutes.
Put half the butter into a small saucepan, and when it is dissolved stir in the flour and mix smoothly; pour in the cold water and stir until it boils. Take the saucepan from the fire, stir in the rest of the butter in small pieces, and some salt; it is then ready to serve.
 
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