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Spaetzle (Basic German Dumplings)

Tender, fluffy little German egg dumplings perfect alongside hearty stews and roasts.

30 minutes
Serves 4
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, flour, milk, salt, and baking powder until you have a smooth, slightly sticky batter with no lumps.

  3. 3

    Set a colander with large holes (or a spaetzle press) over the simmering water. Pour about a quarter of the batter into the colander and press it through the holes with a flexible plastic spatula so small dumplings drop directly into the hot water.

  4. 4

    Once the spaetzle float to the surface, cover the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the dumplings swell and look fluffy.

  5. 5

    Lift the cooked dumplings out with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining batter, then serve warm, optionally tossed with a little melted butter.

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