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Egg Balls I, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch

Egg Balls I

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring yolks 2 “hard-boiled” eggs, with the original instructions and source page intact.

LunchVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook10 min
Est. serves4
Total30 min
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  • Yolks 2 “hard-boiled” eggs
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • Few grains cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon melted butter

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Rub yolks through sieve, add seasonings, and moisten with raw egg yolk to make of consistency to handle. Shape in small balls, roll in flour, and sauté in butter. Serve in Brown Soup Stock, Consommé, or Mock Turtle Soup.

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