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Cream gravy for black bass

Marion Harland’s original method for Cream gravy for black bass, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

DessertVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook25 min
Est. serves6
Total35 min
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  • Cook together a tablespoonful, each, of butter and flour, and when blended strain slowly upon them a cupful of the water in which the bass was boiled, and stir until smooth and thick.
  • Season to taste with celery salt and white pepper, and stir in a gill of cream to which a pinch of baking-soda has been added.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Cook together a tablespoonful, each, of butter and flour, and when blended strain slowly upon them a cupful of the water in which the bass was boiled, and stir until smooth and thick. Season to taste with celery salt and white pepper, and stir in a gill of cream to which a pinch of baking-soda has been added. Make very hot, but do not boil, and as soon as hot remove from the fire.

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