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Spaetzle
Dinner
German
Homemade egg noodles tossed in butter, a versatile side that complements any German main dish.
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RECIPE
Spaetzle
Homemade egg noodles tossed in butter, a versatile side that complements any German main dish.
Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Total25 mins
Dinner
German
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
1
Whisk together the flour and salt in a bowl. Create a well in the center.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the egg mixture into the flour well.
3
Mix everything together with a rubber spatula until the batter is smooth and resembles a thick pancake batter. Do not overmix.
4
Cover the batter and let it rest for 10–30 minutes.
5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
6
To form the spaetzle, you can use a spaetzle maker, a colander with large holes, or a potato ricer.
7
Pour a portion of the batter into your spaetzle tool and press it directly into the boiling water.
8
Once the spaetzle float to the surface (about 2–3 minutes), use a slotted spoon to remove them. You can transfer them to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
9
In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the boiled spaetzle and pan-fry for 2–3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
10
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.