Traditional Swedish Meatballs

These delicate meatballs, far from the American
idea of "Swedish meatballs", are a smorgasbord staple
made small as an appetizer, or larger as a main dish.

Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup fine bread crumbs
1⁄2 cup light cream
1⁄2 lb. ground beef
1⁄2 lb. lean ground pork
2 tbsp. grated onion
1 1⁄2 tsp. salt
1⁄2 tsp. ground allspice
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tbsp. butter

Directions:
Place bread crumbs in a large bowl.
Add cream and 1⁄2 cup water.
Mix and set aside to soften for 5 minutes.
Add beef, pork, onions, salt, and allspice.
Mix well, then stir in egg and bread crumb mixture.
Mix, taking care that all ingredients
are thoroughly incorporated,
then gently shape into 1" meatballs.
(Loosely packed meatballs are more tender.)
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook meatballs, in batches if necessary,
turning frequently, until well browned
and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
Transfer meatballs to a platter
and serve warm as an appetizer.