German Potato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt or less
5 lb. potatoes
1/2 c. onions
1/2 c. flour
1/4 lb. bacon
1/2 c. chopped celery

Preparation

Brown flour and set aside.
Cut bacon into small pieces. Saute in small amount of bacon grease.
Add celery and onions; saute.
Add water, sugar and vinegar.
Bring to a boil.
Add browned flour and stir until thickened.
Add ingredients to cooked potatoes.
May be eaten in 5 hours after cooked, but is better if served the next day.