pat's Recipe

German Spaetzle Dumplings

Category: German Noodles & Dumplings

Ingredients
1 C. all-purpose flour
1/4 C. milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1 gallon hot water
2 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. Press dough through Spaetzle maker, or a large-holed sieve or metal grater. Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. Saute cooked Spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.

Makes 4 servings