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spatzle

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

These tiny teardrop-shaped German noodles are served as a potato substitute (though in Germany they are often served in addition to potatoes). They're good with all kinds of meats, and also as a soup garnish.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 4 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spatzle

  • 1 C. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. paprika (optional)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 C. cold water
  • 2 Tbs. butter, melted

How To Make spatzle

  • 1
    Sift flour with salt, and if you like, spices. Mix egg and water and add slowly to dry mixture. Beat hard until smooth (batter will be quite thick). Bring about 2 quarts of well-salted water (or chicken or beef broth) to a slow boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Balance a colander on the rim of a saucepan so that it is well above the water. Spoon about 1/3 of batter into colander, then carefully press through holes, letting spatzle fall into water. Cook for 3-4 minutes, lift out with a slotted spoon, and keep warm while cooking remaining spatzle. Toss spatzle with melted butter and serve hot.
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