GERMAN SPAETZLE WITH SAUERKRAUT

German Spaetzle with Sauerkraut image

I am from Germany and this was one of our favorite foods to make. Homemade authentic spaetzle with sauerkraut and breadcrumbs sauteed in butter. Delicious.

Provided by Jutta

Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
8 large eggs
1 cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) can sauerkraut
½ cup butter
4 tablespoons plain bread crumbs

Steps:

Fill a large pot with water, add oil, and bring to a boil.
Place flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add salt, eggs, and water and beat the dough until smooth and bubbly. The dough should have a thick consistency. Fill a spaetzle press with the dough and squeeze into the boiling water (You may use a colander to push the dough through or a wooden cutting board and scrape dough little by little with a knife into the water).
When the spaetzle float to the top of the pot, drain them. Place half of the spaetzle in a glass baking dish and add a layer of sauerkraut on top. Add another layer of spaetzle and sauerkraut. Cover the pan to keep the dish warm.
In a separate pan melt the butter and add breadcrumbs just long enough to moisten them. Top the spaetzle with the breadcrumbs. Serve all layers together, or reheat the next day in a little bit of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 288.7 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1847.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g