• 1 qt. wax beans
• 1 qt. boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 qt. boiling water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Wash, string and cut beans in pieces. Cook in boiling water until tender, from 1 to 3 hours. Add salt when nearly done. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the bean water for following sauce: Melt butter, add flour, then the bean liquid or soup stock and bean water mixed; then the rest of the ingredients to taste. Add the boiled beans and serve hot.