Sweet and Sour String Beans No. 2

• 1 qt. wax beans
• 1 qt. boiling water
• 1 teaspoon <

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. Heat and melt the sugar in a dry, hot frying pan, stir in the flour and mix well, then add the hot bean water, vinegar sa