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1. Combine flour, sugar, mustard, salt, and cayenne in top of a double boiler; mix well.
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2. Gradually add milk and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and smooth.
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3. Add some of the hot mixture to beaten egg or egg yolks; add to remaining hot mixture and cook over simmering water until thickened, about 3 minutes.
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4. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar or lemon juice.
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5. Chill before serving.
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THE RECIPE ABOVE MAY BE VARIED BY ADDING TO 1¼ CUPS OF THE DRESSING:
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¼ cup cottage cheese and 1 tablespoon minced scallions
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OR 1 cup whipped cream
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OR 1 to 2 tablespoons horseradish before cooling
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OR ½ cup chopped, peeled, and seeded cucumbers
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OR 2 chopped hard-cooked eggs and 1 tablespoon chopped chives
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OR 1 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1. OR ¼ cup minced onion, 3 tablespoons chili sauce, and 1 tablespoon chopped gherkin
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