Spatzle(Drop Noodles)

Directions

1. 1
   Bring to boiling in 3 to 4 quart saucepan 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, sift together and set aside flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Combine in bowl and mix together egg and 1 cup water.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture.
5. 5
   Stir until smooth.
6. 6
   (Batter should be very thick and break from a spoon instead of pouring in a continuous stream.)
7. 7
   Spoon batter into the boiling water by 1/2 teaspoon, dipping spoon into water each time. Cook only one layer of noodles at one time; do not crowd.
8. 8
   After noodles rise to the surface, boil gently 5 to 8 minutes or until tender when pressed against side of pan with spoon.
9. 9
   Remove from water with slotted spoon, draining over water for a second and place in warm bowl.
10. 10
    Toss butter lightly with noodles.
11. 11
    Serve hot.