pat's Recipe

Spaetzle Dumplings

Category: PASTA

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 tsp salt
2 qts water
1 tbsp butter

In a large bowl, stir the flour, eggs, milk and salt until smooth (dough will be sticky). In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Pour dough into a colander or spaetzle maker coated with nonstick cooking spray; place over boiling water.
With a wooden spoon, press dough until small pieces drop into boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes or until dumplings are tender and float. Remove with a slotted spoon; toss with butter (and cheese if desired)

makes 6 servings