Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings)

Name: Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 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)

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Recipe by Anne Edgell

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READY IN: 20mins

YIELD: 1 batch

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

Combine the flour, 1/2 the salt, and the nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
Beat the eggs into the flour mixture.
Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and continue to stir until the batter is smooth.
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.
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.

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