Crumb Coated Spaetzle Recipes

SPAETZLE IN BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine milk, eggs, salt and nutmeg in processor; blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour and blend until batter is just smooth, about 30 seconds (batter will be very thick and sticky).
• Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working in batches, pour batter through slotted spoon held above boiling water, pressing with spatula to form strands. Stir gently to prevent sticking. Simmer until spaetzle float to surface, then continue cooking 1 minute longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer spaetzle to large buttered baking dish. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Cook § cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add spaetzle and toss until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among plates.

SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add eggs and milk; stir to mix well (batter will be thick). In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring chicken broth to a boil. Drop batter by 1/2 teaspoonfuls into boiling liquid. Boil until spaetzle rise to the surface; remove to ice water. Drain well. In a skillet, heat spaetzle in butter until lightly browned. Serve with schnitzel and gravy or with Parmesan cheese.

CRUMB COATED SPAETZLE (GERMAN NOODLE)

Steps:

• 1. In bowl combine flour and salt stir in eggs and milk until smooth. Fill a soup kettle three-fourths full with water; bring to boil. With rubber spatula press dough through a colander into boiling water. Cook and stir gently for 4-5 minutes or until spaetzle float and are tender. Combine bread crumbs and butter with slotted spoon transfer spaetzle to large bowl add crumb mixture and toss to coat.

SPAETZLE WITH BROWNED BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and nutmeg.
• Add the eggs and milk; stir until thoroughly combined.
• Let dough rest about 15 minutes before cooking.
• Heat a large pot of lightly salted water until boiling.
• Using a spaetzle machine Add the spaetzle and cook until done, about 4- 5 minutes.
• The dumplings will float when done.
• Drain well.
• In a saute pan heat butterand saute until butter has turned brown.
• Place the spaetzle in a serving dish and pour the butter on top.
• Season with salt and pepper; toss well to combine.
• Serve immediately.