PASTE FOR CHILDREN
1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 qt. cold water
1 tbsp. alum
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves
Combine in top of double boiler the sugar, flour, and cold water. Cook until thickened, stirring often. Add to preserve the alum and oil of cloves. Seal into jars. Paste will set to stiffer consistency. Lasts indefinitely if kept sealed. Makes 5 cups of paste.