Homemade Paste

1. 1

   Mix flour, sugar and alum together.

2. 2

   Add a small amount of the pint of cold water and stir well to make a paste, to prevent lumps in the finished paste.

3. 3

   Heat the remainder of the water to boiling point in a 2 qt. pan.

4. 4

   While stirring, slowly add the paste to the boiling water.

5. 5

   Cook until thick, stirring.

6. 6

   Paste will be thicker when cold.

7. 7

   Stir in oil of cloves.

8. 8

   Pour into a small bowl and cover with one thickness of cloth to prevent crusting.

9. 9

   When cold, put into sterilized jars with tight fitting lids.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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