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
Directions
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.
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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By ank-yyz
Toronto
on January 16, 2012
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I have been researching how to make spaetzle for a while now, and this recipe got such positive reviews that I decided to use it for my first attempt. I went down to my local kitchen supply store hoping to find a spaetzle sieve, but no luck. I ended up picking up a small perforated pizza pan with holes about 1/4" W, and a plastic dough scraper. Holding the pan over the simmering water I scooped some dough onto the pan and pushed it through with the flat edge of the scraper. It worked perfectly. The consistency of the dough was just right, and the spaetzle turned out light and tender and flavourful. I will definitely stick with this recipe - and making the spaetzle was so much easier than I thought it would be! I agree with some of the other comments that the recipe is small - I think a double recipe would probably be okay for 6, if I was serving a party of 8 I would triple the recipe. This is comfort food at it's best, so why not be plentiful with it! Thanks Tyler!
By Sug@rluvr
Topeka
on January 06, 2012
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We loved it. Even my picky son ate a second helping. I did cut the nutmeg to 1/4 for this run. I may increase next time though as everyone liked the flavor. The pepper was a little strong, but no one seemed to ming. My husband lived in Germany for a while and said theses were better.
By foodiesc98
on December 15, 2011
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Traditionally spaetzle dough is spread on a small hand held cutting board and cut into the water with a small knife held at a 45 degree angle. This produces a larger, meatier spaetzle. Spread the dough in a relatively thin layer. Practice makes perfect. Also, it's not necessary to do anything to the resulting dumplings except toss them with a little butter. They are a tasty side dish to most winter meat dishes.
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