English Drawn Butter

3 tablespoonfuls of butter
1/2 pint of boiling water
2 tablespoonfuls of flour
1/2 teaspoonful of salt
1 dash of pepper

Rub two tablespoonfuls of butter and the flour together, add the boiling water, stir until boiling, add the salt and pepper; take from the fire, add the remaining tablespoonful of butter and it is ready for use. It must not be boiled after the last butter is added.