Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings)

Name: Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings)
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (750 ml); 1 teaspoon salt (5 ml); nutmeg (fresh); 4 large eggs; 1 cup milk (250 ml); 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, toasted in (250 ml); 6 tablespoons butter (90 ml) (optional)

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour (750 ml)
1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
nutmeg (fresh)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (250 ml)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs, toasted in (250 ml)
6 tablespoons butter (90 ml) (optional)

Directions

1

Combine the flour, 1/2 the salt, and the nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
2

Beat the eggs into the flour mixture.
3

Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and continue to stir until the batter is smooth.
4

Bring 2 quarts (2 L) of water with the remaining salt to a boil in a 4 to 5 quart (4-5 L) saucepan over high heat.
5

Place a large colander (with large holes) over the saucepan and press a few tablespoons of batter at a time through the holes with a spoon or rubber spatula.