Macaroni Salad

I made up a big batch of macaroni salad this afternoon to use up some of the Easter eggs around here. This recipe is a family favorite from M.'s aunt.

Macaroni Salad

1 1/2 C. sugar
1/4 C. flour
1/2 C. vinegar
1 1/2 C. water
1 pt. mayonaisse
1/4 C. mustard
Dash of salt
Dash of pepper
1 lb. macaroni
1 C. celery, chopped
1/2 C. onion, chopped
1/2 C. carrots, chopped
1 tabl. parsley
1/2 dozen hard-boiled eggs, diced

In a saucepan, mix sugar and flour well. Add vinegar, water, mayo, mustard, salt and pepper. Stirring constantly, boil for several minutes until mixture becomes clear (opaque). Set aside to cool. Cook macaroni and drain. Add celery, onion, carrots, parsley and eggs to macaroni. Pour cooked mixture over macaroni and stir. Refrigerate. Makes 1/2 gallon.