Snappy spaetzle recipe.

Items needed:

2 eggs, beaten.

1/2 cup milk.

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour.

1/4 tspn salt.

1/8 tspn nutmeg

2 Tblspns butter.

Combine eggs and milk.

Stir in flour, salt and nutmeg until smooth.

Pass dough through a colander into the boiling water.

Boil for 2-3 minutes, spaetzle will float to the surface when done.

Texture should delicate and light but chewy. If the first few are heavy and dense, add a few more drops of water or milk to the batter before continuing.

Drain and toss with butter or melt butter in skillet and gently fry spaetzel until brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Note: Enjoy this side dish with the Weiner Schnitzel Recipe.

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