Homemade Spaetzle
Soft, buttery little German noodles that come together in minutes! These homemade spaetzle are light, chewy, and golden, tossed in butter and sprinkled with herbs. Perfect as a side for saucy dishes or a simple bowl of comfort all on their own.
Servings: 6
Calories: 231kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 6 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
Instructions
- Mix the flour, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the milk mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, and whisk the ingredients to create a smooth batter. You're looking for a batter that slowly drips off a whisk or spatula. If it's too wet add more flour, if it's too dry add for milk. Let the batter rest while you prepare to cook the spaetzle.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Pour the batter through a spaetzle maker or through the holes of a cheese grater directly into the boiling water.
- The spaetzle will cook very fast and they will float to the top of the boiling water when cooked through. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon once they float to the top.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the butter smells toasty and begins to brown. Add the spaetzle, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
- Check your batter: It should be thick but still pourable, a bit like heavy pancake batter. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk.
- Salt the water: Spaetzle needs well salted water just like pasta does. It makes all the difference in flavor.
- Use what you have: A cheese grater or colander with big holes works perfectly fine if you don’t have a spaetzle maker.
- Butter makes it better: Once cooked, toss the noodles in melted butter for the best flavor and texture. It also keeps them from sticking.
- Save for later: Cooked spaetzle will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer. Reheat them in a hot skillet with a little butter until warm and golden again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
