Spatzle

Directions

1. 1
   Place the flour in a mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Beat the eggs separately and add them to the flour, stirring with a wire whisk or electric beater.
3. 3
   Gradually add the milk, salt and nutmeg, beating until smooth.
4. 4
   Bring a large quantity of water with salt to a boil.
5. 5
   Holding a colander over the boiling water, pour the batter into the colander.
6. 6
   Press the batter through the holes of the colander into the boiling water with a rubber spatula or large spoon.
7. 7
   Stir gently.
8. 8
   The spatzle are done when they float on top of the water, in about one minute.
9. 9
   Drain and transfer them to a clean towel to dry briefly.
10. 10
    Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet and when bubbling add the spatzle with salt and pepper, tossing and stirring a few minutes.
11. 11
    Add the parsley and serve immediately.