Presented as published in 1912. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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Flour of Arrow-Root Gruel
From The Cook County cook book, 1912
Serves 1
Wheat flour, rice flour, or corn starch can be used.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 saltspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons flour
Method
Mix flour and salt into a smooth paste with cold water, then stir into boiling water.
Cook for 5 minutes or until desired consistency is obtained.
Strain and add sugar or flavorings if desired.
Nutrition per serving
194Calories
4 gProtein
42 gCarbs
1 gFat
As published
This recipe was extracted from The Cook County cook book (1912) by Associated College Women Workers, page 2. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
FLOUR OF ARROW-ROOT GRUEL.— 1 cup boiling water, 1 saltspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons flour
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