Basic Spaetzle Dough (Tradional German dumplings
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
Directions
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Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil; reduce heat and maintain a simmer.
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In a bowl, stir all ingredients together . Place a colander over the pan; pour about 1/4 of the batter into the colander and press dough through the holes with a plastic spatula, forcing it into the hot water.
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When the spaetzli start to float to the surface, cover the pan and keep covered until the spaetzli swell and are fluffy.
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Remove the dumplings and repeat the procedure with the remaining batter.
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To finish noodles, pan fry in butter, the traditional way.
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makes 3 1/2 cups