PLAIN DUMPLINGS (SPATZEN)

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This recipe came from my grandmother, Margaret H. It has been passed down in our family from our ancestors in Sweden. I grew up thinking this was what everyone called "dumplings." I usually put them in chicken soup instead of pouring hot fat over them!

Provided by AnneMeansGrace

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6 "dumplings", 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Beat egg well, add salt and water or milk and stir this into the flour until a smooth batter is formed.
  • Drop by spoonfuls into boiling, salted water and let cook 15 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander.
  • Pour hot fat or meat gravy over them and serve.
  • Garnish with fried onions, cracker crumbs, or any desired dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 400.6, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.3

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