Recipe: Homemade Spaetzle

Description:

Spaetzle are like noodles but better! They are served with many Hungarian meals and also Bavarian/German meals. They are used as the starch part of the meal in place of potatoes, rice, or pasta. Once cooked, you can fry them in butter or just toss them with a little butter. Serve with gravy, etc. – your choice. The picture with the Spaetzle on the red plate is the way they look right after boiling them and have a little butter on them, they are quite good served plain like this. The photo in the fry pan is the way I like them most. I used a little bacon dripping, fried some onions and mushrooms added the cooked spaetzle and browned it very slowly took approximately 30 minutes. Chopped bacon is also very good mixed in. Spaetzle is a nice change from regular pasta.

![Spaetzle](link to image)

Quick Info:

Cuisine: Canadian, German, Hungarian, European
Course: Lunch/Snacks
Diet: Healthy, Kid Friendly
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 408.1 per serving
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Ingredients:

375g flour
2 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup water

Instructions:

Mix Ingredients: In a blender, mix the flour, eggs, and salt together until combined.
Add Water: Slowly add the water until the dough is smooth but not stiff. Adjust water if using large eggs.
Blend Dough: Continue blending the dough until it has enlarged in size.
Prepare Water: Heat a pot of salted water to boiling, adding a tablespoon of oil.
Use Spaetzle Grater: Put batches of your dough in the hopper of the spaetzle grater and grate the noodles into the boiling water.
Cook Spaetzle: Do the recipe bit by bit, lifting the noodles out of the water when they float. Keep warm while you cook the rest.

Note: If you do not have a spaetzle grater, roll out the dough to about 1/4″ thickness and slice across, then slice the other way to have them the size you want them. Boil the same as with the spaetzle grater.
Enjoy: Serve hot and enjoy your homemade spaetzle!

Serving Suggestions:

Serve plain with a sprinkle of butter.
Fry in bacon drippings with onions and mushrooms for a savory twist.
Mix in chopped bacon for added flavor.

Spaetzle is a versatile dish that pairs well with various sauces and accompaniments. It’s a delightful addition to any meal and sure to become a family favorite!