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Cookbook: Spaetzle
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (you can also use whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or water
Instructions
- Add the flour, salt and nutmeg to the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to combine. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk them. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the eggs in it. Add the milk. Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer and "knead" the dough for 18-20 minutes, or until bubbles appear (see pictured instructions for details).
- Bring at least 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Using a Spätzle maker of your choice, press the noodles into the simmering water and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the noodles float to the top. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the noodles to a colander, and then dump the noodles in a large bowl of ice water. Drain the noodles again and toss with a little vegetable oil or melted butter.
- They can be stored in the fridge for at least a couple of days and then heated to serve. To heat, melt some butter in a large skillet and toss the Spätzle in it to heat through.