Love at first bite, there is nothing quite like homemade Spätzle. Spätzle are delicious German egg noodles and simply delicious. This recipe captures the essence of the homemade Spätzle making process combining a blend of traditional and modern methods.
The first time I tried Spätzle was the day after I got married. My husband is from Germany and we went out for lunch and had Spätzle. From the first bite, I was hooked.
Light, luscious egg noodles tossed in butter and garnished with herbs. It is so simple but so good.
Here’s the recipe:
Spätzle (German Egg Noodles)
- 1- 1.5 c flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
Crack the eggs in a bowl and whisk.
Sprinkle over the flour and salt and with a wooden spoon whisk the dough until smooth (about 5-10 minutes). Note: As you whisk, the air bubbles will start to form in the dough; this is a good sign, continue whisking.
Allow the dough to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Boil a large pot of water and season with salt. Follow one of the methods below:
Traditional Method (w/ small cutting board and a knife)
Dip the cutting board in the water.
Spoon on the batter and then quickly dip in the boiling water.
Smooth the batter evenly on the cutting board with a knife.
Then scape off long pieces into the water to create the noodles.
Allow the noodles to boil for 3-5 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
Scoop out with a colander and place in a cold water bath to stop the cooking process.
Repeat until all your batter is used.
Block Grater Method
Dip the block grater in the water sideways while holding onto the top handle.
Then spoon in the batter and using and wooden spoon, glide it back and forth until the noodles drop into the water.
Allow the noodles to boil for 3-5 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
Scoop out with a colander and place in a cold water bath to stop the cooking process.
Repeat until all your batter is used.
Plastic Colander Method
Dip the colander in the boiling water.
Then holding it above the water, spoon in the batter and using a spatula, run it against the batter in circles until it falls into the water to create the noodles.
Allow the noodles to boil for 3-5 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
Scoop out with a colander and place in a cold water bath to stop the cooking process.
Repeat until all your batter is used.
To make the Butter & Herb Spätzle:
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan.
Add the Spätzle and sauté for a few minutes.
Season with salt and add fresh herbs and remove from the heat.
Serve & Enjoy!
Guten Appetit!