Spätzle are traditional German egg noodles, soft and chewy, often served as a side dish with rich gravies, cheese, or butter. They pair perfectly with Rinderroulade, Sauerbraten, or Kässpätzle (cheesy Spätzle)!
Ingredients (4 Servings):
✅ 300 g all-purpose flour
✅ 3 eggs 🥚
✅ 125 ml water or milk 🥛
✅ 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
✅ 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional, for extra flavor)
🔹 For Serving (Optional):
✅ 2 tbsp butter 🧈 (for buttery Spätzle)
✅ Grated cheese (Emmental or Gruyère) 🧀 (for Kässpätzle!)
✅ Caramelized onions (if making Kässpätzle) 🧅
Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Dough
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and nutmeg.
2️⃣ Add the eggs and slowly pour in the water or milk, whisking until you get a thick, sticky batter.
3️⃣ Let the dough rest for 10–15 minutes.
Step 2: Shape the Spätzle
4️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
5️⃣ Using a Spätzle press, colander, or cutting board, press or scrape the batter into the boiling water.
6️⃣ Once the Spätzle float to the surface (after 1–2 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon.
Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
7️⃣ Toss with butter for a simple side dish, or mix with cheese and caramelized onions for Kässpätzle.
8️⃣ Serve hot with your favorite dish—perfect with Rinderroulade, Gulasch, or creamy mushroom sauce!
Guten Appetit! 🇩🇪🍽️
These soft, chewy Spätzle noodles are a must-try for German cuisine lovers!
✨ Extra Tip:
👉 No Spätzle press? Use a cutting board and knife to cut small strips of dough into boiling water.