Spätzle Recipe - How to Make Spätzle or Spaetzle (Tiny German Dumplings)

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Mix all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, salt, pinch of cayenne, creme fraiche, and a splash of whole milk in a bowl until smooth.

Evaluate the batter for consistency, adjusting with more flour or milk as needed.

Use a standard cheese grater to push the batter through into boiling salted water.

Melt butter over medium heat until toasted.

Transfer the cooked spatzle into the melted butter once they float to the top of the boiling water.

Saute the spatzle in the butter for about a minute to absorb flavor.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

Finish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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