Side Dishes
Spaetzle
Description
The name spaetzle is German for "little sparrow," which is what the shape of these tiny noodles or dumplings resemble. Serve them as a side dish—tossed with a little melted butter like potatoes or rice, or topped with a creamy sauce or gravy.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk or water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour*
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
Directions:
- Fill 4-quart Dutch oven half full with water; heat to boiling. In medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, flour, salt and pepper with fork (batter will be thick).
- Press a few tablespoons of the batter at a time through colander with 1/4-inch holes, or spaetzle maker, into boiling water. Stir once or twice to prevent sticking. Cook about 2 to 5 minutes or until spaetzle rise to surface and are tender; drain. Toss with butter.
