Remove the green leaves that surround the head or white part, and
peel off the outside skin of the small piece of stalk that is left
on. Cut the cauliflower in four, and lay it for an hour in a pan
of cold water. Then tie it together before it goes into the pot.
Put it into boiling water and simmer it till the stalk is
thoroughly tender, keeping it well covered with water, and
carefully removing the scum. It will take about two hours.
Take it up as soon as it is done; remaining in the water will
discolour it. Drain it well, and send it to table with melted
butter.
It will be much whiter if put on in boiling milk and water.