Spaetzle are traditional German dumplings. You can also mince a few pieces of bacon in a pan, heat the cooked spaetzle in the bacon drippings and omit the butter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
- 2 eggs
- 0.25 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Fill a large pot halfway full with water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so water just simmers.
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Meanwhile, mix together flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl.
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4
Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.
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5
Add eggs alternately with milk to dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
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Working in batches, press dough through a spaetzle maker, or through a large-holed colander or metal grater, into simmering water.
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Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain well.
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8
Melt butter in a large skillet. Add spaetzle and cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
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9
Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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