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German Spaetzle

German Spaetzle

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Quick and easy German spaetzle make it a snap to have a hearty meal on the table in record time. Add these tender little dumplings to your menu plans.
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  • Serves: 6 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. Step 2

    Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, prepare the spaetzle batter. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt; stir to blend.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of milk with the eggs.

  5. Step 5

    Add the milk and eggs to the flour mixture and beat with a wooden spoon or whisk until the batter is smooth and elastic. It will have a consistency similar to pancake batter. When you lift the spoon, it shouldn't flow; it should drip from it slowly. If too thick, add some milk, and if too thin, add more flour. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Place your spaetzle maker or another slotted utensil over the simmering water; add some of the spaetzle batter, and press it through the holes and into the gently boiling water. The spaetzle cook quickly, so it's best to cook them in two or more batches depending on the method you use.

  7. Step 7

    The spaetzle will take from 1 to 3 minutes to cook, depending on their size. The dumplings will float to the top when done.

  8. Step 8

    Use a slotted spoon to remove the spaetzle to a bowl and toss with a teaspoon or two of butter. Repeat with the remaining batter.

  9. Step 9

    At this point, you may sauté the cooked spaetzle (see below) or refrigerate until it's time to sauté and serve. If you're skipping the sauté step and are serving them immediately, taste and add more salt and butter, as needed, along with the freshly ground black pepper and herbs. Toss and serve hot. Sauté the Spaetzle

  10. Step 10

    Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat until lightly browned.

  11. Step 11

    Add the spaetzle to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Sauté the spaetzle, stirring frequently, for about 3 to 7 minutes, or browned as desired. Taste the sauteéd spaetzle and add salt, as needed, along with freshly ground black pepper and fresh herbs. Toss and serve hot.
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