Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings)

Submitted by Anne Edgell

"yum"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• 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.