Anchovy Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 pint butter
• 3 dessertspoonsful essence of anchovies
• 1/4 teaspoonful mace
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Heat half a pint of good melted butter.
2. Add three dessertspoonsful of essence of anchovies, a quarter teaspoonful of mace, and a rather high seasoning of cayenne.
3. Alternatively, pound the flesh of two or three fine mellow anchovies very smooth and mix with the boiling butter.
4. Simmer for a minute or two.
5. Strain the sauce if needful.
6. Add the spices, give it a boil, and serve.