German Spaetzle

Name: German Spaetzle
Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup milk (or water); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg; water, for boiling; 2 tablespoons butter

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk (or water)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
water, for boiling
2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1

Mix eggs, flour, and milk. Add seasonings to taste. (Batter will be pretty thick.).
2

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
3

Using a spaetzle maker or colander (or anything that has holes in it), push batter through the holes into boiling water.
4

Spaetzle is ready when it floats. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain the water out.
5

Add butter to a saucepan and melt over medium-high heat.
6

Add spaetzle and saute. (Add onions and garlic for extra flavor.).
7

Serve and enjoy!