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Spaetzle
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In another
mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and
pour in the egg-milk mixture. Gradually draw in the flour from the sides and combine well; the dough
should be smooth and thick. Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.


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Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot, then reduce to a simmer. To form the
spaetzle, hold a large holed colander or slotted spoon over the simmering water and push the dough
through the holes with a spatula or spoon. Do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the pot. Cook
for 3 to 4 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking.
Dump the spaetzle into a colander and give it a quick rinse with cool water.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle; tossing to coat. Cook the
spaetzle for 1 to 2 minutes to give the noodles some color, and then sprinkle with the chopped
chives and season with salt and pepper before serving.

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