Asparagus

• 1 lb. asparagus
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• Boiling water

Break off the tough end of the stalk. With a knife scrape the lower half of each stalk. Tie asparagus into bundle and stand upright in cooking vessel. Cover with boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Drain off all this water and refill pot with boiling water. Add salt and sugar and cook uncovered until tender, about 20 minutes. Carefully lift asparagus to serving dish. Lightly brown bread crumbs in