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Spaetzle Recipe

German Spaetzle

Erin Cole
This is my simple recipe for German Spaetzle. This is a great side dish for sauerbraten or any pot roast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ¾ cups water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • parsley sage and/or dill (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat pot of salted water on high.
  • In bowl whisk together eggs, water, and salt.
  • Add flour and combine into a smooth batter. If batter is too thick add water 1 teaspoon at a time.
  • When water starts to boil place Spaetzle Maker on top of pot. Pour batter into basket. Slide the basket back and forth, letting kidney size dumplings drop into water.
  • Cook about 1 minute until dumplings rise to the surface. Remove with slotted spoon to bowl.
  • Repeat until all batter is cooked.
  • In pan add butter and dumplings. Cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt. If desired top with parsley, sage or dill.