Spatzledrop Noodles Recipe 55

EASY GERMAN SPAETZLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Stir until the batter is well combined and develops bubbles. You can also use a mixer. The batter should neither be too thin nor too thick or it will be difficult to make the spaetzle with your spaetzle maker. Let the batter sit for 5-10 min.
• Put a colander into a bowl to drain the Spaetzle once cooked and bring a large pot of water over high heat to a boil, add about 1 Tbsp of salt to the water, and reduce temperature to a simmer.
• Press batter through a spaetzle maker, a large holed sieve or colander into the simmering water.
• Work in batches, after using about 1/3 of the batter stop adding new spaetzle and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top. Stir occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the spaetzle to the colander so that excess water can drip off.
• Serve the spaetzle immediately or saute them in butter to crisp them up a little. If you don't serve or saute them right away, add 1 or 2 Tbsp of butter to the hot spaetzle to prevent them from sticking together.

HOW TO MAKE GERMAN NOODLES OR SPAETZLE OR SPäTZLE

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and add eggs.
• Using a sturdy wooden spoon mix together pulling in flour from the sides. Not all of the flour will be incorporated.
• Gradually add just enough water to make a thick, sticky, stiff dough that incorporates all the flour. It will be a stretchy big lump.
• Cover with towel and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• Fill spaetzle press or potato ricer with dough and press into boiling water. Only add one batch at a time to allow plenty of room for noodles to cook. Or, place a bit of dough at a time in a colander and push through holes using the back of a spoon.
• Allow noodles to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they rise to the top and float.
• Remove with slotted spoon into a colander to drain well. Place in serving dish and add a pat of butter to prevent them from sticking.
• If serving later, rinse freshly cooked spaetzle with cold water.