Partially Peptonised Milk

Ingredients

• 1 Fairchild peptonising tube powder
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 pint fresh cold milk

Directions

1. In a clean graniteware or porcelain-lined saucepan, combine the powder from the peptonising tube and cold water. Stir well.

2. Add the fresh cold milk to the mixture.

3. Place the saucepan on a gas stove and heat while stirring constantly until the mixture boils.

4. Maintain the boil for 10 minutes.

5. Once cool, strain the mixture into a clean bottle, cork it well, and store in a cool place.

6. When needed, shake the bottle and pour out the required portion. Serve cold or hot as directed by your physician.