Soup Buttons

Rae England's Note:

Buttery little bites to accompany your soup. This is a Jacques Pepin recipe.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1/2 cup finely chopped leek
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cold milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Butter a mini muffin pan.
3. In a large Pyrex cup, put a half cup finely chopped leeks and 4 Tablespoons butter.
4. Nuke them until the butter melts and add 1/2 cup cold milk.
5. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
6. With a fork, beat in an egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.
7. Then mix in 1/2 cup A/P flour, 1/2 cup oakmeal flakes and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
8. Fill 12 minu cups and bake for 10 minutes.
9. Turn out and serve warm.

Reviews

[chef 1010725]

These are excellent! I enjoyed 3-4 of them dipped in garlic butter as a nice alternative to breadsticks, which I don't enjoy. 2 tbs of onion powder in place of the leeks also works well.