
A historical sauce from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900). good with either rice or bread pudding
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
mix thoroughly
stir in boiling water until about the consistency of gravy
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add a little vinegar to taste and one-half cup sugar
flavor
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
This is a classic cooked flour-butter sauce (roux-based) where the flour granules swell and gelatinize in hot liquid, creating thickness through starch hydration. The butter adds richness and helps emulsify the sauce, while the sugar dissolves into the hot mixture, creating a sweet coating that clings to pudding. The vinegar provides crucial acid balance that cuts through the richness and prevents the sauce from tasting flat or cloying.
The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat, whisking constantly and adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to restore the original consistency.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The sauce will thicken considerably when cold. Reheat in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking frequently and adding water a tablespoon at a time until it returns to gravy-like consistency.
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The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat, whisking constantly and adding 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed to restore the original consistency.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The sauce will thicken considerably when cold. Reheat in a small saucepan over low heat, whisking frequently and adding water a tablespoon at a time until it returns to gravy-like consistency.