GRANNY’S GERMAN SPAETZLE

GRANNY’S GERMAN SPAETZLE

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. 

This recipe comes from my Granny. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Germany and this is the recipe they brought with them. Spaetzle is a small, soft dumpling/pasta that originates in the regions of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland.

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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup milk (maybe less)
• ¼ cup butter

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, parsley, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
3. Alternate between stirring in beaten eggs and milk to the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
4. Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
5. Pour spaetzle dough through a spaetzle maker or colander directly into the boiling water so that small, elongated drops fall in.
6. Boil until spaetzle rises to the top. Use a slotted spoon to remove spaetzle from water.
7. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place drained spaetzle directly into butter and fry 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot and garnish with more minced parsley.

Recipe Source:thestayathomechef.com