Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings)

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• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour (750 ml)
• 1  teaspoon salt (5 ml)
•  nutmeg (fresh)
• 4  large eggs
• 1  cup milk (250 ml)
• 1  cup  dry breadcrumbs, toasted in (250 ml)
• 6  tablespoons butter (90 ml) (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the flour, 1/2 the salt, and the nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
2. Beat the eggs into the flour mixture.
3. Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and continue to stir until the batter is smooth.
4. Bring 2 quarts (2 L) of water with the remaining salt to a boil in a 4 to 5 quart (4-5 L) saucepan over high heat.
5. Place a large colander (with large holes) over the saucepan and press a few tablespoons of batter at a time through the holes with a spoon or rubber spatula.