Creamed Spinach Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 heaping tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp cream
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 heaping tbsp flour
• ¾ cup cooked finely chopped spinach
• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/8 tsp powdered mace
• water for boiling
• parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1 Melt butter, cream, and sugar in a saucepan over heat until boiling.
2. 2 Stir in flour and bring to a boil, then mix in the chopped spinach; remove from heat and cool.
3. 3 Beat in eggs one at a time, seasoning with salt, pepper, and mace.
4. 4 Dip a spoon in cold water, scoop mixture into an oblong shape, then dip spoon in boiling water to release the ball into salted boiling water.
5. 5 Cook balls for 4-5 minutes without vigorous boiling, then drain in a colander.
6. 6 Prepare a cream sauce, add the balls, bring to a boil, and serve garnished with parsley.