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.