Spaetzle

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine German

Servings servings

Calories 207 kcal

Equipment

1 spaetzle maker *if you don't have a spaetzle maker you may be able to use one of these with large holes: colander, box grater, ricer, spatter shield
1 medium size pot
1 strainer ladle
1 medium size mixing bowl

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 c all-purpose flour
½ c milk could be a little more or less you want to make the consistency like a pancake batter.
1 tsp salt (I like the pink Himalayan salt)
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 T fresh herb of your choice I used Thyme today
Butter Use 2T to coat the finished noodles or 4T if you want to sautee them

Instructions

Before you start mixing your ingredients go ahead and put your pot of salted water on high heat to bring to a boil while you prepare the spaetzle. Once it reaches a boil reduce down to maintain a low boil.
In your medium mixing bowl whisk together your milk & eggs.
Then add in the dry ingredients: flour, salt, pepper, and herbs.
Mix well adding more milk or flour to reach the desired pancake like consistency.
Let it rest a couple minutes.
Place your spaetzle maker over your boiling pot and add in the mixture in increments making several batches. slide the top piece back and forth dropping the mixture into the boiling water.
It only takes a couple minutes and when it's all floating on top the noodles are finished. Approx. 2-3 minutes.
Use the strainer ladle to remove them from the water. I put them into a bowl with a couple T of butter and toss gently when they are all made.

Notes

Alternative tools you can try using if you do not have a spaetzle maker:

*You can try to use a plastic colander with large round or square holes.

*Some people have had success using a paddle grater. Obviously use the larger holes to make the noodles.

*Splatter screen/guard/shield are another option. I have one that is plastic with larger holes in it and it rests easily on the pot.

*Lastly you could try using a potato ricer. Fill it approximately 2/3 full and squeeze to push the mixture into the boiling water.

*They are also available for purchase as dried noodles.

**NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER The nutritional information shown is an estimate, and is determined from online calculators.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg