1 heaping tablespoon softened butter
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
Salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2½ cups boiling water
Lemon juice (optional)
In a small saucepan cream together the butter, flour, and sugar. Add dash of salt and the nutmeg. Pour in a small amount of hot water to make a paste, then slowly add 2 cups boiling water to make a sauce of the desired thickness. If desired, add lemon juice to taste. Serve hot with the pudding. Serves 6 to 8.
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