Posted by SandyH on October 14, 2000 at 21:19:07:
In Reply to: ISO:German spaetzle (noodles) posted by DW on October 14, 2000 at 15:44:50:
: I want to make spaetzle noodles for german dishes such as schnitzle. They are long, round, hearty noodles usually with a brown gravy. The dough is pressed through the noodle maker something like a collander-type device with a plunger into boiling water. I got the noodle maker, but have no recipe.Thank you.
SPAETZLE
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 tsp salt and nutmeg. By hand, beat eggs into flour mixture. Gradually adding milk, stirring constantly until mixture forms a smooth, soft, moist dough. If dough is too thick, add additional milk 1 T at a time. Dough should easily flow through holes in a colander when pressed with a spoon.
In large pot, bring water and remaining salt to a boil. Press spaetzle dough, a small amount at a time, through colander with large holes (not slits), or drop by 1/4 tspful, into the boiling water. After water returns to a boil, cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Repeat with the remaining dough. Use in soups, stews, tossed in with veggies, or as a buttered side dish. Makes 2-1/2 cups.