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Buttery German Spaetzle

Spaetzle are small German egg noodles or dumplings, excellent with butter, gravy, cheese, or saucy meats.
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • Parsley, optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Mix flour, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk eggs and milk, then stir into flour to make a thick batter.
  2. Press batter through a spaetzle maker or colander into boiling salted water.
  3. Cook until dumplings float, then drain.
  4. Toss with butter in a skillet until lightly golden.
  5. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Serve under pork and sauerkraut, schnitzel, or gravy.