Sauerbraten Hamburger Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices dry white bread
1 lb. ground round
1 medium onion, chopped fairly fine
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cider vinegar
2 c. (plus) water
10 cloves
5 bay leaves
8 gingersnaps, finely crushed

Preparation

Crumble bread well; mix with meat in a fairly large bowl.
Add onion, egg and salt; mix thoroughly.
Shape mixture into small patties, approximately 1/2-inch thick by 2 inches diameter.
Brown well on both sides, in either oil or margarine, in a large skillet.
Brown 2 or 3 batches.
Drain well on paper towels; set aside.