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Fry bacon until crispy.
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Remove bacon to paper towel covered dish to drain and cool.
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Reserve 1 1/2 teaspoons of the bacon fat.
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Combine flour, sugar, salt.
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Mix well with 1/2 cup water, let stand in mixing container.
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Heat vinegar and remainder of water to hot (do not boil).
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Add the hot liquid to dry ingredients, stirring well.
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Add the mixture to the bacon fat still in skillet, and cook to desired consistency. (If gravy like texture is desired, you can bring to a brief boil. Overcooking with cause it to congeal into a thick ball).
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If desired, you can crumble the bacon you fried and add to salad.
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Pour over your salad of choice and devour immediately.