
A historical sauce from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). When used, thin with sour cream as desired.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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Mix dry ingredients
Stir in water
Pour into hot vinegar and butter and boil
When used, thin with sour cream as desired
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
This cooked dressing relies on flour as a thickening agent through gelatinization—when heated with liquid, starch granules absorb water and swell, creating a stable emulsion. The vinegar's acidity denatures proteins and brightens flavors, while sugar balances the sharpness. Boiling the mixture activates the starch fully and pasteurizes the dressing, giving it a longer shelf life than raw preparations.
The base dressing (before adding sour cream) can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Whisk well before using and thin with sour cream just before serving for best texture and consistency.
Store the undiluted base dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Once thinned with sour cream, use within 3-4 days. The dressing may thicken when chilled; thin with additional sour cream or a tablespoon of water and whisk until smooth before serving.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The base dressing (before adding sour cream) can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Whisk well before using and thin with sour cream just before serving for best texture and consistency.
Store the undiluted base dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Once thinned with sour cream, use within 3-4 days. The dressing may thicken when chilled; thin with additional sour cream or a tablespoon of water and whisk until smooth before serving.