Butter Boiled Broad Beans

Ingredients

• broad beans, shelled
• salt
• water
• butter or dripping
• pepper

Method

1. 1 Place shelled broad beans in boiling water with salt (1 tablespoon per 2 quarts).
2. 2 Boil gently for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the size and age of the beans, until tender.
3. 3 Drain the water, then shake the beans in the saucepan over low heat with butter or dripping, pepper, and salt.