Description
Homemade German Spaetzle is a delightful dish with a unique texture and mouthwatering flavor. Easy to prepare, this comfort food uses simple ingredients like flour and eggs, making it a perfect choice for a quick dinner or wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- grated parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1 ½ teaspoons of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs and ½ cup of milk. Mix until you achieve a thick batter.
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts (8 cups) of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Lower the heat to a simmer.
- Using a spaetzle maker, press the dough through into the simmering water. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the noodles float to the surface.
- Remove the cooked spaetzle using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. Repeat the process until all the dough is cooked.
- For serving without sauce, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a skillet until slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the drained spaetzle and stir through until warmed, about 1 minute. Serve topped with grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
Ensure the water is simmering gently to prevent the spaetzle from breaking apart.
Use a slotted spoon to quickly transfer spaetzle to the ice water to stop the cooking process.
Feel free to add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 150mg