Baked German Potato Salad

Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 50 minutes. Heat oven to 350F. Cook bacon in a flameproof casserole until crisp; remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain off all but 1/4 cup fat from casserole.

Stir in celery and onion; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over and mix well. Add water and vinegar; cook until mixture thickens. Add sugar, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and bacon and mix lightly.

Cover casserole and bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.