134 | Croûtons Soufflés.
—Make some pâté-à-chou (No. 1240), spread it out to the thickness of macaroni, and cut with a knife the size of a pea. Put them in a sieve, sprinkle with flour, shake well, and fry in hot lard; when done, which will take five minutes, drain through a cloth, and serve with the soup when needed.
A pinch of salt represents 205 grains, or a tablespoonful.
Half a pinch of pepper represents 38 grains, or a teaspoonful.
A third of a pinch of nutmeg represents 13 grains, or half a teaspoonful.