Hot Sauce for Steamed Fruit Pudding

• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 tablespoons

Dissolve the sugar in the hot water over a low heat. Work the flour and butter to a paste, then add to the syrup. Whisk continuously and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. As soon as it thickens, remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Serve at once with the steamed pudding.