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Drawn Butter Sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Drawn Butter Sauce

The original 1910 method for Drawn Butter Sauce, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

DinnerVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep15 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves6
Total20 min
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  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1½ cups hot water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Melt one-half the butter, add flour with seasonings, and pour on gradually hot water. Boil five minutes, and add remaining butter in small pieces. To be served with boiled or baked fish.

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