Mushrooms (Stewed) (My Mother's Recipe)

Instructions

1. Wash and thoroughly cleanse the button mushrooms from sand.
2. Put them in a stewing-pan with the lid closed, and let them simmer till tender.
3. Then add 1 oz. of butter, rolled in flour or fine bread-crumbs, with pepper, a little nutmeg, and salt to taste.
4. Boil for ten minutes.
5. When ready to dish, stir in a tablespoonful of cream, or the yolk of an egg. (To eat with meat, or as a breakfast dish.)