1. Starch granules must be separated before being used to thicken a
liquid:
(1) By adding a double quantity of cold liquid,
(2) By adding a double quantity of sugar,
(3) By adding a double quantity of melted fat.
2. The liquid which is being thickened must be constantly stirred, to
distribute evenly the starch grains until they are cooked.
_White Sauce_
2 tbsp. butter or other fat
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
(Sufficient for 1 pint vegetables)
Melt the butter, add the flour, and stir over the fire until frothy. Add
the milk and stir constantly until it thickens. Stir in the seasonings.
_Note._--Vegetable water may be substituted for part of
the milk.