Paste

1/2 cup gluten free flour mixture

1/4 tsp xanthan gum

2 cups cold water

2 cups boiling water

3 Tbsp sugar

Mix the flour and the cold water. Add that mixture to boiling water and allow it to return to a boil. Remove from heat and add the sugar. Let the entire mix cool and thicken. Once the mixture cools, it is ready to use.