Spinach Fritter

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F)

Line a baking dish with parchment paper

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine in the dish and place it in the oven for 5 minutes

Remove from the oven and spread the melted butter evenly

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, and salt

Add the milk and eggs and beat until smooth

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown

While the spinach is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat

Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes

Add the almonds or hazelnuts and cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute more

Stir in the flour, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper

Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly

Stir in the cooked spinach and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through

Remove from heat

Let the mixture cool slightly before assembling the fritters

Roll out the dough to about 3/8 inch thickness

Cut into desired shape

Heat the remaining butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown

Serve hot with buttermilk and mustard.