Spaetzle

Directions

1. 1
   Using an electric mixer, blend the eggs, lard or oil, water and milk.
2. 2
   Stir the flour together with 1/2 tsp of the salt and the baking powder in a dry bowl.
3. 3
   Blend this mixture into the liquid.
4. 4
   Mix well and set aside for a moment. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tsp of salt. Using a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press squeeze the dough into the boiling water.
5. 5
   Use about 1/3 of the dough for each batch.
6. 6
   When the dumplings float to the surface, they are done. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a colander.
7. 7
   They can be served with way with paprika gravy or pan fried with a little butter, just until they are a bit golden, and topped with parsley.
8. 8
   Note: These dumplings can also be made by using piping bag or dropping very small amounts from a spoon.
9. 9
   The latter takes much longer.