Spaetzle Dumplings
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These tender homemade noodles take only minutes to make and are a natural accompaniment to Mom's chicken. You can enjoy them with the chicken gravy or simply buttered and sprinkled with parsley. —Pamela Eaton, Lambertville, Michigan
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir the flour, eggs, milk and salt until smooth (dough will be sticky). In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Pour dough into a colander or spaetzle maker coated with cooking spray; place over boiling water.
With a wooden spoon, press dough until small pieces drop into boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes or until dumplings are tender and float. Remove with a slotted spoon; toss with butter. Yield: 6 servings.