Mecklenburg dumplings

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 80 g butter
• 100 g flour
• 100 ml milk
• 1 g salt
• 2 g vegetable broth, instant
• nutmeg
• 1 large egg(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 5 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

for clear soups

Brown the butter in a deep frying pan. Add 20g of the flour, salt, and vegetable stock and brown slightly, then add the milk and whisk until it all forms a ball. Remove the pan from the heat, allow to cool slightly, then add the egg and nutmeg and mix in with a wooden spoon. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until a sticky dough forms, adding more flour or egg if necessary to achieve the right consistency. When the dough is tough and sticky, use a wet teaspoon to scoop out small balls and add them to the gently simmering soup. When the dumplings float to the top, they are done and ready to serve.