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German Spaetzle Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups all-purpose flour (you can also use whole wheat flour)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cup milk or water (milk produces a richer Spaetzle (add more flour if the dough is too runny, add more milk or water if it's too stiff)
Directions:
Directions:
Add the flour, salt and nutmeg to the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to combine. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk them. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the eggs in it. Add the milk. Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer and "knead" the dough for 16-20 minutes, or until bubbles appear (see pictured instructions for details). After 15 minutes or less of beating, use a wooden spoon to scoop and pull the dough. If bubbles/holes appear, the dough is done.
Bring at least 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Using a Spätzle maker of your choice, I use a colander with large holes. press the noodles into the simmering water and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the noodles float to the top. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the noodles to a colander, and then dump the noodles in a large bowl of ice water. Drain the noodles again and toss with a little vegetable oil or melted butter.
They can be stored in the fridge for at least a couple of days and then heated to serve.
To heat, melt some butter in a large skillet and toss the Spätzle in it to heat. can be cooked to a golden brown if desired

 

 

 

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