Sauerbraten Patties
["2 slices dry white bread, cut in 1/2-inch cubes", "3/4 c. hot water", "1 to 1 1/2 lb. ground beef", "1 onion, minced", "1 egg", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1/3 c. vinegar", "1 c. water", "5 whole cloves", "3 bay leaves", "6 gingersnaps, crumbled"]
["Soften bread in water.", "Add beef, onion, egg, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.", "Form into patties.", "Brown on both sides in butter in heavy skillet.", "Mix remaining ingredients.", "Pour over meat.", "Cook, covered, on low heat for 30 to 40 minutes."]
["white bread", "hot water", "ground beef", "onion", "egg", "salt", "pepper", "butter", "vinegar", "water", "cloves", "bay leaves"]