Spatzle (Tiny Dumplings)

Submitted by Az B8990

"from http://germansocietyofwestman.ca"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 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.