homemade spaetzle, an old recipe, from germany

How To Make homemade spaetzle, an old recipe, from germany

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  Step 1
  Combine the flour, nutmeg and 1/2 the salt in a large bowl. Pour the milk in another bowl, add the beaten eggs and beat until blended. Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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  Step 2
  Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the last of salt and the oil to the water. If using a spaetzle maker,(like I did) or even a large hole colander, press a cup of the dough through the holes with the back of a large spoon over the boiling water. Cook the spaetzle, stir occasionally, for about 4 minutes. They will rise to the top of the pot. Check a couple to be sure they are done. They are so good...you will probably , test a few more!
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  Step 3
  Remove the spaetzle, with a slotted spoon. Put into another colander over a bowl, and drain. This will get rid of any water that was transferred with the spaetzle. Then dump the little dumplings into a large skillet that has 1/2 stick of melted butter.
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  Step 4
  Stir a little. When all is cooked, you can save in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap, to save in refrigerator.. Then add to a soup, and even use as a base for stew, etc.
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  Step 5
  I made "HUNGARIAN GOULISH" ,to serve over them. I will put this recipe on soon. This dish was served at the V.F.W. Post last wed. Everyone loved it, and asked for the recipes!!
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