Mrs. Edison's Old Fashioned Recipe for Egg Croquettes

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   Cook flour in butter, add 1/2 pint hot milk, stirring until smooth, then add other ingredients.

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   Make into croquettes and place in refrigerator to chill.

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   Make a batter of 11/2 eggs with 2 tablespoons milk or water added.

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   When croquettes are cold, dip them in this batter, roll in cracker or bread crumbs and fry in deep shortening.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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