Creamed Peas

Ingredients

 * 2 cups (5 dl) dried peas
 * 1 quart (liter) water
 * 3 T. butter
 * 3 T. flour
 * 2 tsp. salt or more
 * 1 tsp. sugar

Directions

 * Place in water to soak overnight in a cool place.
 * Let them simmer in the water they were soaked in, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
 * Mix the flour with the butter and add to the peas and let simmer about 10 minutes longer.
 * Add salt and sugar to taste.
 * No sugar is needed.