The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

377. INGREDIENTS.--2 oz. of butter, 1 dessertspoonful of flour, salt to

taste, 1/2 pint of water. _Mode_.--Mix the flour and water to a smooth batter, which put into a saucepan. Add the butter and a seasoning of salt, keep stirring _one way_ till all the ingredients are melted and perfectly smooth; let the whole boil for a minute or two, and serve. _Time_.--2 minutes to simmer. _Average cost_ for this quantity, 2d. MELTED BUTTER (the French Sauce Blanche).