German Spaetzle Dumplings
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"A traditional German dumpling or noodle, spaetzle is boiled in water or broth then pan fried in butter and served as a side dish."
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
1 gallon hot water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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DIRECTIONS:
| 1. | Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth. |
| 2. | Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater. |
| 3. | Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well. |
| 4. | Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve. |
