German Spaetzle Dumplings

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

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Fill a large pot halfway full with water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so water just simmers.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, mix together flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Add eggs alternately with milk to dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.

6. 6

   Working in batches, press dough through a spaetzle maker, or through a large-holed colander or metal grater, into simmering water.

7. 7

   Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain well.

8. 8

   Melt butter in a large skillet. Add spaetzle and cook, stirring gently, until heated through.

9. 9

   Serve sprinkled with parsley.