"Spaetzle" German Egg Noodles
Serves 4
Easy
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Spaetzle are a typical dish of the German state of Schwaben. They are easy to make, wonderfully filling and go exceptionally well with cheese (baked in a casserole), roast pork or simply sprinkled with some crispy fried onions.
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- 500g plain flour (sieved)
- 4 eggs (preferably free-range)
- 2 tsp table salt
Method
step 1
Put the flour and salt into a large bowl. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boilstep 2
Add the eggs, and start mixing with a wooden spoon, gradually adding water as you go.step 3
When you have reached a thick consistency (dough should only slowly fall off the spoon) "beat" the dough hard until it forms some bubbles and is well blended.step 4
Make the Spaetzle by either using a special press (looks like a potato ricer with larger holes) or by scraping small parts of dough off a chopping board with a knife.step 5
Let each noodle drop into the boiling water (don't overcrowd the pot).step 6
Once they rise to the surface they are cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and enjoy!
