Ingredients

How to make it

  • Stir the flour, eggs, milk and salt in a bowl until smooth (dough will be sticky).
  • In a lg. sacepan bring water to a boil. Making these is really a lot easier with a spaetzel maker (can be purchased for $15 online). If you don't have one, use a colander with large holes. Pour dough into a colander or spaetzel maker coated with non-stick cooking spray; place over boiling water.
  • With a wooden spoon press dough until pieces drop into boiling water. Take care, as the steam will be hot.
  • Cook for 2 min, or until dumplings float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon. You can do this in batches. A really easy way is to put the dough into a ziplock, cut off a tiny corner and squeeze the noodles into the boiling water. They will in that case come out bigger and will need to be chopped when pulled out. The noodles on the picture were made using a colander with large holes.
  • Toss the cooked noodles with butter and toast lightly in a non-stick skillet.
  • Garnish with chopped parsely and serve with sausages, potato pancakes and sweet and sour red cabbage, or with any other meats and veggies.
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  • dutchie326 14 years ago
    thanks for this recipe. It looks so good.
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    pieplate ate it and said...
    I learned to make these during my exchange year in Munich. So tender and delectable. I actually own a spaetzle maker, but it makes them too small and they tend to dissolve--will have to try the colander method. btw, who's yer friend, in your avatar?
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    dianalee27 ate it and said...
    My mom made these when I was growing up! Thanks so very much for the recipe!! All the best!
    Diana
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  • lilliancooks 15 years ago
    This sounds like it would be great with Beef Stroganoff!
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  • juels 15 years ago
    The spaetzel doesn't look like noodles in the end. The noodles have irregular shape and are more like little balls. When you buy them prepackaged, they look like long noodles, but German restaurants actually serve them the way they come out home-made.
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  • sunflower48386 15 years ago
    I went on line and found a spaetzle maker at bed bath and beyond for $6.95. shipping is 6 something. I am a tight a-- and didn't want o spend on the shipping so I went to the store. They only sell it on line. My neighbor gave me the lid to he colander and my husband drilled bigger holes for me. I haven't used it yet ( already made spaetzle with deep fryer basket, didn't work too well.) OMG! I Just now thought of something I could use instead. I have a Big hole strainer that sits on edge of pot to drain potatoes or veggies. Crazy. I'll get back to you on that one. lol. The potato ricer didn't work too well for me either
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    emie73 ate it and said...
    hello friend, how are u? i'm very busy coz i'm working and changing schedule everyweek, (shifting)..anyway, i miss you! a hug..from..EMY
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  • sunflower48386 15 years ago
    My hunband is german. And I bet his dad would love this. I, myself have never had it but it sounds so good. and easy. I was going to ask about the potato ricer. thanks for the great post and I will try this and thanks to pointsevenout for asking the question.
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  • krumkake 15 years ago
    I'm coming to live with you - be expecting me shortly...your recipes are killer good, girl!
    PS - Juels, my husband works for a German ownded company and I travel with him on occassion - your plate looks like EXACTLY what we would be served at one of their fantastic restaurants!!!
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  • juels 15 years ago
    Potato ricer is a great idea. I'm sure anything will work, as long as it helps push the dough through in small pieces.
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  • pointsevenout 15 years ago
    Can I use a potato ricer to squeeze out the spatzel dough over the boiling water?
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    emie73 ate it and said...
    HI JUEL! A WOW IDEA FOR MY KIDS...SPAETZEL!SIMPLY PERFECT!
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  • leonora5 15 years ago
    My stepdad is German. He kept asking us to look for a Spaetzel recipe on the net. With the way we spelled it, not wonder we found nothing!! THANKS so much - he's going to be so happy!
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    meals4abby ate it and said...
    My husband and I are both of German decent and I've never made spatzel before! I know, I know, it's time I did! The time is now, and this is my recipe. Thanks.
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    lunasea ate it and said...
    High 5, Juels - I love making homemade spaetzel and have a maker. Your photo is gorgeous - flagged you for beauty again. Thanks so much for sharing such great recipes. :)
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    lor ate it and said...
    I LOVE homemade spaetzel! My dear Mother-in-law often made it and it was the absolute best. Thanks so much for a great "5" fork recipe Juels.
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    notyourmomma ate it and said...
    My German-American husband would be in heaven with this dish. Thanks. Homemade is wonderful, don't you think.
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    debntim ate it and said...
    Binky sent this to me ~ you make it sound easy enough for this German dad's girl to make! I've never made scratch noodles, can't wait! KUDOS and thanks ~ HIGH 5+ Happy Friday! d
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    jimrug1 ate it and said...
    You make this sound so simple, I will be trying your recipe very soon. I love spaetzel. Thanks for sharing. Jim...
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    brianna ate it and said...
    I've never tried making Spaetzel before. Now with this great recipe I'm going to give them a try. They look really tasty. Thanks for a great 5 forks treat
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