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This spaetzle recipe is probably the most traditional one in Germany. It is an authentic Swabian spaetzle recipe. Usually made by hand, but in this recipe, I will show you how to use a stand mixer and spaetzle maker to make homemade spaetzle easy and fast.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 8 medium sized eggs
- 1 shot sparkling water
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
Instructions
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Add flour to a stand mixer bowl.
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Add salt and nutmeg and blend into flour.
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Add the eggs and mix on a medium-low setting until well combined.
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Slowly add the water and mix well until the batter is smooth and shiny.
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Let batter rest for about 5-10 min.
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In the meantime, heat water in a large pot.
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Stir dough one more time.
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Add about 1 ½ tbsp. salt to the boiling water.
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Press about 1/3 of the batter through a spaetzle maker or strainer.
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Wait until spaetzle float to the top, then let them cook additional 2 – 3 minutes.
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Now scoop them out with a mesh skimmer or slotted spoon into a strainer.
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Repeat until all batter is used.
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Toss them in melted butter directly before serving.
