Italian Leek Patties

• 4 leeks, cleaned and cut up
• 1 onion
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 4 slice white bread, cubed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 egg
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying

Clean leeks thoroughly. Cook in boiling salted water until soft and tender. Drain well and grind or puree.
Saute fine chopped onion in oil. Add leeks, bread which has been soaked in the milk and squeezed dry , flour, seasoning and egg. Shape into small balls and press to flatten. Fry in hot oil on both sides.
Note: you may need more or less flour to make the right consistency