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 mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ¾ cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- parsley sage and/or dill (optional)
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.