A German spaetzle recipe can be tricky to make. Here's an easy version of this traditional favorite.
Spaetzle, a type of German noodles, are common in the southern part of Germany.
In modern German cookbooks and magazines, whenever recipes call for Spaetzle (Schwabian noodles), they are cooked from a package - a convenience food.
This easy home-made recipe lets you enjoy them wherever you are in the world. I say that, because they aren't available in my part of the country. So, if I want to enjoy them, I make them from scratch. You can, too.
Home-made German Spaetzle
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
about 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
Add eggs and mix well.
Gradually add just enough water to make a smooth, light, and firm dough.
Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Push dough through the largest holes of a grater or metal colander directly into the boiling water. If dough is firm, it can be pushed through a ricer.
Noodles will float when they are done (will take a few minutes). Remove with slotted spoon.
These are often served with lightly sauteed diced bacon or fried onions.
