Spätzle - European Recipe

Spätzle

🌍 European, Swabia, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Difficulty: ●●●○○

Documented in Swabia since the 18th century, spätzle are considered the quintessential Swabian comfort noodle, distinct from Italian pasta traditions.

Ingredients

• 400 g all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 150 ml whole milk
• 1 tsp salt
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tbsp butter for tossing
• Salt for boiling water

Method

1. Whisking — Whisk together flour, eggs, milk, salt, and nutmeg into a thick, sticky batter.
2. Beating — Beat vigorously until batter forms bubbles and pulls from side of bowl.
3. Step 3 — Bring large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
4. Pressing — Press batter through a spätzle maker or large-hole colander into boiling water, working in batches.
5. Cooking — Cook until spätzle float to surface, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6 — Scoop out with slotted spoon; toss immediately in butter.
7. Serving — Serve as a side dish, or pan-fry in butter until golden for Gebratene Spätzle.

Tags: all-purpose flour, eggs, whole milk, pinch of nutmeg, butter for tossing · Source: Observatory Recipe Research Kitchen