Granny's German Spaetzle

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Granny's German Spaetzle is an authentic spaetzle recipe passed down in a German family for generations. Make it with or without a spaetzle maker.

Prep Time35

Cook Time10

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: German

Keyword: spaetzle

Servings: servings

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk whole, 2%, or 1%
1/4 cup salted butter

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat 6 large eggs
Gradually add the beaten eggs and 1/2 cup milk to the flour mixture, alternating between the two. Stir until you achieve a smooth batter. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
While the batter is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, pour the rested spaetzle batter through a spaetzle maker or the holes of a colander directly into the boiling water. Small, elongated drops of dough will fall into the water.
Cook the spaetzle until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the spaetzle from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl.
In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup salted butter over medium heat. Add the drained spaetzle and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden. Serve hot.

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Notes

If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, you can easily use a colander, cheese grater, or slotted spoon instead. Simply hold the tool over the boiling water and pour the batter through, using the back of a spoon to push it through the holes.

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