Soup Buttons

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 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.