Hungarian Dumplings

figaro8895's Note:

Similar to German Spaetzle. Helps to have a Spaetzle press or maker.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons freshly rendered lard or 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 quarts water

Directions:

1. Using an electric mixer, blend the eggs, lard or oil, water, and milk.
2. Stir the flour together with 1/2 t of the salt and the baking powder in a dry bowl.
3. Blend this mixture into the liquid. Mix well and set aside for a moment.
4. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
5. Using a Spaetzle maker or Spaetzle press, squeeze the dough into the boiling water. Use about 1/3 of the dough for each batch. When the dumplings float to the surface, they are done.
6. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a colander. They can be served this way with Paprika Gravy or pan-fried with a little butter, just until they are a bit golden, and topped with parsley.
7. NOTE: These dumplings can also be made by using a piping bag or dropping very small amounts from a spoon. The latter takes much much longer.

Reviews

[BarbryT]

These are just like my grandmother's homemade noodles. These dumplings/noodles/spaetzle still are a work in progress for me, in terms of appearance but they are perfect in flavor and texture. THANKS.