Meatless Meatballs from 18th Century

8oz Bread Crumbs
8oz Grated Butter, plus some for frying
1Tbsp Minced Lemon Peel
2Tbsp Minced Parsley
¼ Minced Onion
2 Eggs
Pinch Ground Nutmeg (optional)
to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

Crumb a small hard loaf of bread about 8oz weight and add eight ounces grated butter, some lemon peel, parsley, and minced onion. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Add the eggs and mix well. If too dry add another egg.

Roll balls about the size of a quarter. fry in browned butter.