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German Spaetzle Dumplings

Cultural Context

Spaetzle, originating from the Swabian region of Germany, are soft egg noodles traditionally served as a side dish or main course. They embody the heartiness of German cuisine, often enjoyed with rich sauces or gravies. In modern times, spaetzle has gained popularity beyond Germany, inspiring variations worldwide, including cheese spaetzle (Käsespätzle), which is a beloved comfort food.

GermanDEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 eggs
1 cup water
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon butter

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

1

In a large bowl, add 3 eggs and mix with 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons of salt.

2

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the liquid and mix until smooth and runny.

3

Let the batter sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

4

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

5

Using a large hole cheese grater, spoon the batter on top and let it slip through into the boiling water.

6

When the dumplings float to the surface, they are cooked and can be removed with a slotted spoon.

7

Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the cooked noodles and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

mixingboilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large bowllarge potslotted spooncheese grater

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

SpaetzleSpätzle
Local Name: Spätzle

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