German Noodles Spaetzle Recipe with Milk

Method11 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Add all ingredients to a large bowl.

   Uses 4 cups flour · 6 eggs · 1 cup milk · 2 tbsp. melted butter · 1 tsp. salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix by hand or with a kneading hook until the batter is smooth, shiny, and begins to show bubbles.

   Uses spaetzle batter ingredients

3. 3

   Step 3: Allow to rest for about 5 to 10 min.

   Rest batter · 10 minUses smooth beaten spaetzle batter

4. 4

   Step 4: In the meantime, heat water in a large pot.

5. 5

   Step 5: Stir dough one more time.

   Uses rested spaetzle batter

6. 6

   Step 6: Add about 1 ½ tbsp. salt to the boiling water.

   Uses 1½ tablespoons salt (for the cooking water)

7. 7

   Step 7: Press about 1/3 of the batter through a spaetzle press or shave by hand with a spaetzle board.

   Uses one-third of the batter for each batch

8. 8

   Step 8: Wait until spaetzle float to the top, then let them cook additional 2 – 3 minutes.

   Cook spaetzle · 3 minUses fresh spaetzle in boiling water

9. 9

   Step 9: Now scoop them out with a mesh skimmer or slotted spoon into a strainer.

   Uses cooked spaetzle

10. 10

    Step 10: Repeat until all batter is used.

    Uses remaining spaetzle batter · drained cooked spaetzle

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    Step 11: Toss them in melted butter.

    Uses all cooked spaetzle · Melted butter (for tossing cooked spaetzle)