Spatzle (Tiny Dumplings)

from http://germansocietyofwestman.ca

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2-4
• Yields: 2-4

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3  eggs
• 1  cup milk
•  butter

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and nutmeg.
2. Break eggs into flour mixture and mix with a fork, then slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
3. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts of water , with a pinch of salt, to a boil.
4. If you do not have a spatzle cutter, place a colander with very large holes over the pot of water and with a spoon press dough through the colander directly into the boiling water.
5. Stir to keep the spatzle from sticking together.
6. Cook about 5-8 minutes, or until tender.
7. Toss with butter and serve.