LIBRARY PASTE
2 c. flour
2 c. hot water
1 tsp. powdered alum
1/2 tsp. clove oil
Add enough cold water to flour to make thin batter, add hot water. Place over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Mixture will be lumpy. Let thicken, add alum, oil and whip and seal in jars. It will keep.