Alsatian Dumplings

Description
I don't put in the nutmeg just because I don't care for the taste of that spice. Enjoy.
 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Makes 1½ dozen

Ingredients

 * ½ cup butter
 * 1 egg -- separated
 * 1 egg yolk
 * ¾ cup flour
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * dash pepper
 * dash nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) Cream butter until soft and beat in egg yolks; gradually stir in flour, seasoning and stiffly beaten egg whites.
 * 2) Shape in small balls 1 inch in diameter, drop into boiling salted water and simmer,covered, about 5 minutes; do not let dumplings boil.
 * 3) Put in hot tureen and pour hot soup over them; or cook dumplings in boiling hot bouillon or consommé.