GERMAN SPäTZLE

German Spätzle image

With a nice texture and buttery flavor, this is a great side dish to serve! Quick and easy, it's a delicious comfort food to enjoy!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 18m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground himalayan sea salt
4 lg free-run eggs, beaten
2/3 c milk, or as needed
1 Tbsp coarse sea salt
3 Tbsp butter
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1/2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

1. In a mixing bowl, add flour and ground sea salt; whisk to combine. Transfer the flour mixture to the bowl of a food processor and form a well in the center.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs before pouring in ½ cup of milk; whisk until well blended. Add the egg mixture to the well and, using the paddle attachment, process for 1 minute on low speed. Increase to speed 4 and process for 5 minutes, stopping halfway through to clean the sides of the bowl.
3. When time is up, add a little bit of milk, ½ a tablespoon at a time, and process for 30 seconds between each addition until the batter is smooth but not too runny. When the desired consistency is reached, let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. Add 1 tbsp. coarse sea salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Working in batches, scoop batter into a spätzle press and push it through into the water. Cook the noodles for 2 to 3 minutes or until they rise to the top which is an indication they're done.
5. Scoop them up into a bowl and transfer to a colander. Rinse the noodles immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process and drain them well; set aside while cooking the remaining batter.
6. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and when it starts sizzling, add the cooked noodles. Sauté for about 4 to 6 minutes or until the edges start to brown a little bit. If desired, add seasoning and herbs like paprika, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, chives, dill, cheese, etc.
7. When the noodles start to change to a nice golden color, remove from the heat, sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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